In Pakistan, diarrhoea is the leading cause of infant and child deaths. Unfortunately, Sindh leads with both the highest number of cases of diarrhoea as well as the highest number of deaths of under-five (101 per 1,000), according to the study conducted by Aga Khan University Hospital. The situation is even worse in the rural areas of the country where 88 percent of the population lacks access to safe drinking water.

Challenge

In Pakistan, diarrhoea is the leading cause of infant and child deaths. Unfortunately, Sindh leads with both the highest number of cases of diarrhoea as well as the highest number of deaths of under-five (101 per 1,000), according to the study conducted by Aga Khan University Hospital. The water-borne illnesses account for nearly 60 per cent of child deaths in Pakistan with approximate 630 children dying daily from diarrhoea.

Long-Term Impact

The project will have two long term impacts; 12507 target beneficiaries access to safe drinking water improved through the installation of hand pumps 70% of the target village population is aware about good hygiene and sanitation practices in target villages.

References

1. http://www.artsfoundation.org.pk

Additional Documentation

https://www.globalgiving.org//pfil/27626/projdoc.docx

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