African Development Bank’s water and sanitation project set to improve lives in South Sudan

The water tankers of Juba - more than a thousand of them - are a daily feature of the city and its environs, supplying much needed potable water for the residents, but at a higher cost, as overheads continue to rise, pushing up consumer charges. The lack of safe water means residents are also at risk to the spread of illnesses such as diarrhea and cholera, making children, especially, vulnerable to waterborne diseases, and worsening the already poor nutrition crisis. […] Read More