Chemical toilets, water tankers can create new problems for communities
Covid containment plans should rather include new thinking in sanitation
21 June 2020 - 00:00
Recently, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a recognition in SA of the importance of access to water and sanitation for people living in informal settlements. However, the solutions adopted have been reactive, contradict stated government policy and are not sustainable...
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