By Burnett Munthali
Good Neighbors International (GNI) Malawi has made a significant contribution to the fight against waterborne diseases by donating chlorine tablets valued at K700 million to the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Lilongwe.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Elias Chimulambe, Principal Secretary in the Ministry, emphasized that the distribution of the chlorine tablets is crucial as the country approaches the rainy season, a period often marked by outbreaks of cholera and other waterborne diseases.
“The timing of this donation is perfect. As we enter the rainy season, the risk of cholera and similar diseases increases, and these chlorine tablets will go a long way in safeguarding public health,” said Chimulambe.
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Gyo Jin Joo, the Country Director of GNI Malawi, highlighted that the organization’s main objective under its Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) program is to ensure that communities have access to clean and safe drinking water. The donation of chlorine tablets, known as Aquatabs, is expected to improve water quality, particularly in rural areas.
“Our mission is to provide clean water to communities, and through this donation, we are ensuring that they can access safe drinking water, even in the most remote areas,” said Gyo Jin Joo.
The Aquatabs will be distributed across the country and are expected to play a vital role in reducing the spread of waterborne diseases in rural communities.
