Keeping Juba clean must go hand in hand with ensuring access to safe and clean drinking water for all citizens.<\/p>\n
A clean environment is not only about collecting rubbish, clearing drainage systems and maintaining tidy streets; it also involves protecting water sources and ensuring that communities have access to safe water for their daily needs.<\/p>\n
The government of Central Equatoria State and Juba City Council must recognise that environmental cleanliness and public health are closely connected.<\/p>\n
Poor waste disposal, blocked drainage systems and careless dumping of rubbish can contaminate water sources, exposing residents to diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea and other waterborne infections.<\/p>\n
Authorities should strengthen waste management systems, regularly inspect water sources, improve sanitation facilities and ensure that water supplied to households meets safety standards.<\/p>\n
Public awareness campaigns should also encourage residents to maintain proper hygiene and avoid dumping waste near rivers, wells and other water sources.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the government should invest in expanding clean water infrastructure, particularly in overcrowded neighbourhoods where residents struggle to access safe drinking water.<\/p>\n
A clean Juba cannot be achieved while citizens continue drinking unsafe water. Protecting the environment and providing clean water must therefore remain shared government priorities. A healthy city begins with a clean environment and safe drinking water for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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