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Can open-defecation free (ODF) communities be sustained? A cross-sectional study in rural Ghana

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Title: Can open-defecation free (ODF) communities be sustained? A cross-sectional study in rural Ghana

Community-led total sanitation (CLTS) is a widely used approach to reduce open defecation in rural areas of low-income countries. Following CLTS programs, communities are designated as open defecation free (ODF) when household-level toilet coverage reaches the threshold specified by national guidelines (e.g., 80% in Ghana). However, because sanitation conditions are rarely monitored after communities are declared ODF, the ability of CLTS to generate lasting reductions in open defecation is poorly understood. This study examined the extent to which levels of toilet ownership and use were sustained in 109 communities in rural Northern Ghana up to two and a half years after they had obtained ODF status. The study findings found that the majority of communities (75%) did not meet Ghana’s ODF requirements.

Considering results, authors suggest that interventions that address toilet collapse and the difficulty of rebuilding, particularly among the poorest and most vulnerable households, will improve the longevity of CLTS-driven sanitation improvements in rural Ghana.

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Is drinking water from ‘improved sources’ really safe? A case study in the Logone valley (Chad-Cameroon)

Is drinking water from improved sources really safe? A case study in the Logone valley (Chad-Cameroon)

15/05/2025

Is drinking water from ‘improved sources’ really safe? A case study in the Logone valley (Chad-Cameroon)   ABSTRACT Within a cooperation project coordinated by the

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Water Availability, Quality And Treatment Methods In Malawi: A Review

Water Availability, Quality And Treatment Methods In Malawi: A Review

15/05/2025

Water Availability, Quality And Treatment Methods In Malawi: A Review   Abstract- Water is essential in all aspects of life such as health, economic growth,

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CRISE D’ACCES A L’EAU POTABLE DANS L’ARRONDISSEMENT DE DOUALA 3IEME : STRATEGIES D’ADAPTATION ET RESILIENCE

CRISE D’ACCES A L’EAU POTABLE DANS L’ARRONDISSEMENT DE DOUALA 3IEME : STRATEGIES D’ADAPTATION ET RESILIENCE

14/05/2025

CRISE D’ACCES A L’EAU POTABLE DANS L’ARRONDISSEMENT DE DOUALA 3IEME : STRATEGIES D’ADAPTATION ET RESILIENCE   Résumé L’accès à l’eau potable demeure encore un défi

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Faecal Sludge Management Practices in Uganda: Challenges and Opportunities

Faecal Sludge Management Practices in Uganda: Challenges and Opportunities

14/05/2025

Faecal Sludge Management Practices in Uganda: Challenges and Opportunities   ABSTRACT In the global sanitation challenges over the years, sustainable faecal sludge (FS) management has

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Management of Wastewater and Faecal Sludge in Southern Africa

Management of Wastewater and Faecal Sludge in Southern Africa

14/05/2025

Management of Wastewater and Faecal Sludge in Southern Africa   Abstract: This paper deals with the trends, legislative framework and current sludge management practices in

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Technology Options for Faecal Sludge Management in Developing Countries: Benefits and Revenue from Reuse

Technology Options for Faecal Sludge Management in Developing Countries: Benefits and Revenue from Reuse

14/05/2025

Technology Options for Faecal Sludge Management in Developing Countries: Benefits and Revenue from Reuse Abstract This article provides technology options for the treatment of Faecal

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The Characteristics and Management Practices of Public Toilets in Wa, Ghana.

The Characteristics and Management Practices of Public Toilets in Wa, Ghana

21/05/2025

The Characteristics and Management Practices of Public Toilets in Wa, Ghana.   Abstract Public toilets are an important sanitation option that responds to the sanitary

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Status of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation Practices in Southern Rwanda

Status of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation Practices in Southern Rwanda

21/05/2025

Status of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation Practices in Southern Rwanda   ABSTRACT Background Increasing access to water sanitation and promoting basic hygiene behaviours can reduce

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Les Etats d’Afrique Subsaharienne à l’épreuve des toilettes publiques : entre crise d’accès, crise d’assainissement, risques et solutions

Les Etats d’Afrique Subsaharienne à l’épreuve des toilettes publiques : entre crise d’accès, crise d’assainissement, risques et solutions

20/05/2025

Les Etats d’Afrique Subsaharienne à l’épreuve des toilettes publiques : entre crise d’accès, crise d’assainissement, risques et solutions   Résumé : Quand on évoque les

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The Characteristics and Management Practices of Public Toilets in Wa, Ghana.

The Characteristics and Management Practices of Public Toilets in Wa, Ghana

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The Characteristics and Management Practices of Public Toilets in Wa, Ghana.   Abstract Public toilets are an important sanitation option that responds to the sanitary

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Status of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation Practices in Southern Rwanda

Status of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation Practices in Southern Rwanda

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Status of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation Practices in Southern Rwanda   ABSTRACT Background Increasing access to water sanitation and promoting basic hygiene behaviours can reduce

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Les Etats d’Afrique Subsaharienne à l’épreuve des toilettes publiques : entre crise d’accès, crise d’assainissement, risques et solutions

Les Etats d’Afrique Subsaharienne à l’épreuve des toilettes publiques : entre crise d’accès, crise d’assainissement, risques et solutions

20/05/2025 2 Comments

Les Etats d’Afrique Subsaharienne à l’épreuve des toilettes publiques : entre crise d’accès, crise d’assainissement, risques et solutions   Résumé : Quand on évoque les

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