Lack of proper sanitation facilities in Songwe District of Songwe Province was cited as one of the reasons that contributed to the spread of cholera in the region, towards the end of last year and well into the beginning of 2018.

Raymond Mhaluka of Bomba FM Radio visited the region to find out about how poor sanitation, lack of a clean environment and poor personal hygiene practices were contributing to the spread of the disease.

This story was supported by a story grant from InfoNile and Code for Africa. It was originally broadcast by Bomba FM Radio in Swahili

Poor Sanitation Could Worsen Tanzania Cholera Outbreaks

The rising water levels of Lake Victoria have disrupted businesses, destroyed property, and displaced many people living and working by the lake shores and islands. It is a double tragedy happening amidst the coronavirus disease. At Ggaba, Luzira lake shores in Uganda, the community members are crying after their livelihoods were affected due to the flooding of the lake during the Covid-19 lockdown. 

This InfoNile feature was reported by Sarah Mawerere and published on UBC Radio.

Flooding of Lake Victoria a double tragedy amidst Covid-19

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Flooding of Lake Victoria a double tragedy amidst Covid-19

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