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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 2018 November 2018 Vol. 13 No. 4 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] Dr. Judith Nyunja Email: [email protected] Eng. Malaquen Milgo Contents REGULARS 2 Editorial 28 Water & Health 3 News in Brief 30 Publication 10 World Water Week 32 Roundup 20 Water Supply 24 People FEATURES 10 Worl Water Week 2018 Email: [email protected] Stockholm (23 August 2018) – On Thursday 23 August, H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden paid a visit to SIWI to learn more about current 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] John Rao Nyaoro, HSC Email: [email protected] Regional Representatives: Rwanda Contact: Dr. F. Otieno Tel: [phone] water challenges. 20 Global Water Supply and Sanitation Partnership The latest news about the finance world usually involves stories of blockchain technology, acquisitions and mergers, and stock market fluctuations. 22 Senegal and world water council sign agreement for 9th world water forum 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] Calendar 2016 The 9th edition of the World Water Forum, the world’s biggest event on water, will be held for the first time in sub-Saharan Africa. 27 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 However, previously unpublished research from the 1970s, released this month, shows the burden the disease has had on millions of people. 28 In Search of Water Addressing and preventing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. 29 Survey for SDG data portal To ensure sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, it is essential to look at the water cycle in its entirety, including all uses and users. This is exactly what Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 seeks to do, covering all the main aspects related to freshwater in the context of sustainable development. 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 2018 3