Residents of the Mazuba sub-county in Namutumba District are celebrating the first time they have had access to clean, piped water after 40 years of depending on rivers and wetlands. This important resource’s expansion, made possible by the nonprofit organization Food for the Hungry, is a major turning point for the neighborhood.
In the past, locals had to go great distances to retrieve water from the Mpologoma River, which put them at risk for waterborne illnesses including trachoma and diarrhea. Their problems were made worse by the lack of boreholes, which made some of them buy expensive water from nearby settlements.
The Mazuba central zone LC1 chairman, Mr. Martin Basoma, emphasized the difficulties moms and students had on their daily treks to obtain water. He was relieved that the community’s quality of life will now be enhanced by inexpensive access to piped water.
There was a risk associated with not having access to clean water; fatal drowning accidents have been documented in the Mpologoma River. The residents conveyed their appreciation for the intervention and acknowledged the revolutionary effect it will have on their overall health and welfare.
Food for the Hungry called on the community to prioritize hygienic practices, stressing the significance of maintaining sanitation to prevent waterborne infections. In line with the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN, they emphasized how vital access to clean water is to human development.
Officials from the district agreed, promising to give priority to building water infrastructure in order to increase coverage throughout Namutumba District. The needs of underprivileged populations for water are being addressed, despite obstacles including a lack of financing.
