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ENHANCING HYGIENE FOR FLOOD AFFECTED HOUSEHOLDS IN DOLLOW

ENHANCING HYGIENE FOR FLOOD AFFECTED HOUSEHOLDS IN DOLLOW

During dry seasons, rural populations in Somalia tend to prioritize water quantity over quality, leading to exposure to waterborne diseases. Wet seasons, such as the 2023 Deyr rainy season (October to December), has caused extensive flooding across Somalia, destroying existing water infrastructure and contaminating the few functional water sources. This has resulted in many riverine and displaced households experiencing a scarcity of safe drinking water. Although water levels have receded in...

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