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Waterborne Diseases Kill 13,000 Kids a Year

Nepal WASH Coalition
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Nepal
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2007
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Summary

This brief news article in the Himalayan Times indicates that more than 13,000 children die of waterborne diseases yearly, the majority due to lack of toilets in the home. Less than half of schools in Nepal have toilets. Many who are working to build infrastructure and awareness to combat widespread sanitation issues feel that more effort must be made.

About the author

The Nepalese WASH Coalition brings together a wide group contributing to improved collaboration through strong partnerships with the media and lobbying government for increased sanitation budgets. Main focus areas include coalition building and advocacy for sanitation, increased public awareness and putting sanitation issues on the national political agenda. 

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