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Published by Sustainable Water & Sanitation P.O. Box 60359 Nairobi 00200, Kenya Tel: [phone] Wireless: [phone] Fax: [phone] Mobile: + 254 722 641 820 + 254 700 370 038 November - December 2017 November - December 2017 Vol. 12 No. 6 Website: www.afriwater.org Webmaster [email protected] Publisher S.N. Mwaniki Email: [email protected] Editor Kariuki Wangai Email: [email protected] Assistant Editor A. Ayiro Editorial Consultants Befrina Igulu (Ms) Email: [email protected] Contents REGULARS 2 Editorial 32 Water & Health 3 News in Brief 34 Publication 16 People 36 Roundup 18 Climate Change 37 Calendar 2016 20 Waste Water Use FEATURES Dr. Judith Nyunja Email: [email protected] Eng. Malaquen Milgo 10 The tyranny of toilets - reflections on World Toilet Day Email: [email protected] In the lead-in to World Toilet Day, we hear a great deal about the role of toilets in sanitation and in better health and human development outcomes. Toilets Raphael M. Kabando Email: [email protected] Eng. Prof. Patts M.A. Odira Email: [email protected] Peter Mwaura Email: [email protected] Eng. Ephraim Kisembo Email: [email protected] 18 COP23: Climate negotiations agree on way forward The Paris Agreement remains on track. Talks in Bonn went 12 hours into overtime as participants reached an agreement on climate finance. But now comes the tough part. John Rao Nyaoro, HSC Email: [email protected] Regional Representatives: Rwanda Contact: Dr. F. Otieno Tel: [phone] Uganda and South Sudan Contact: Cyrus Ruheni Tel: [phone] Zimbabwe Contact: Marjory Kusotera-Dzapata Institute of Water and Sanitation Development Box MP422, Mount Pleasant Harare, ZIMBABWE Tel/Fax: [phone] Research Reveals Huge Burden of Guinea Worm LONDON — Guinea worm is on course to become the second human disease to be eradicated, after smallpox, thanks largely to intervention overseen by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Little was known about the infection for decades, as diseases like malaria took priority. However, previously unpublished research from the 1970s, released this month, shows the burden the disease has had on millions of people. 32 In Search of Water are good development. Period. Addressing and preventing famine in Somalia Mohamed Ismail Yasin, originally from Mayle village in northeast Somalia, fled the region’s prolonged and severe drought with his six-member family and most of his livestock. 33 Survey for SDG data portal To ensure sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, it is essential to look 19 November at the water World Toilet Day is a day to raise awareness and inspire cycle in its entirety, including all uses and users. action to tackle the global sanitation crisis – a topic often This is exactly what Sustainable Development Goal neglected and shrouded in taboos. Today, 2.4 billion (SDG) 6 seeks to do, covering all the main aspects people are struggling to stay well, keep their children related to freshwater in the context of sustainable alive and work their way to a better future – all for the development. want of a toilet. 24 What is World Toilet Day? World Toilet Day, Graphic Designer Patrick Mainga [email protected] Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this publication,the Publisher will accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage,unconsequential or otherwise suffered as a result of any material here published.The opinions expressed in the editorial are the sole responsibility of the authors or organizations concerned and not those of the Publisher. Neither Transworld Publishers Ltd nor its agents accept liability in whole or in part howsoever arising from the contents of the editorial published herein. Material in this publication does not necessarily reflect the considered opinion of the Transworld Publishers Ltd or those of the contributors, nor does mention of trade names and commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. Partners Affiliate Member Member ©2006-2015 Transworld Publishers Limited Africa Water, Sanitation & Hygiene • November - December 2017 3