SANITATION
What is sanitatation ?
Sanitation is the systems and practices of keeping the environment clean and safe by managing waste and ensuring good hygiene to prevent diseases.
IMPORTANCE OF SANITATION
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Reduces the spread of infectious diseases and improves public health.
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Enhances living conditions and overall well-being.
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Prevents contamination of water bodies and soil, protecting ecosystems.
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Reduces healthcare costs and increases productivity.
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Provides dignity and safety, especially for vulnerable populations like women and children.
METHOD OF SANITATION
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Sewage Treatment: Processes to treat wastewater before disposal or reuse.
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Solid Waste Management: Collection, disposal, recycling, and treatment of solid waste.
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Hygiene Promotion: Education and practices to promote personal and community hygiene.
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Water Treatment: Processes to purify water for drinking and other uses.
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Sanitation Infrastructure: Construction and maintenance of toilets, latrines, and drainage systems.
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Vector Control: Measures to control insects and other organisms that transmit diseases, such as mosquito control.
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Handwashing Facilities: Provision of facilities and promotion of handwashing with soap and water to prevent the spread of diseases.