The Vihiga County Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with WASH Alliance Kenya to enhance coordination in water, sanitation and hygiene services.
The inking of the deal aims to establish clear objectives, operational frameworks and robust monitoring and evaluation matrix that aligns with the global World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) 2015-2025 WASH Strategy.
Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo said the partnership will go a long way in advocating for preventive and promotive healthcare in the county and thus eliminating diseases that can be addressed through proper hygiene and sanitation.
“The collaboration is bound to bolster the county’s health, water and sanitation sectors,” he said.
He added that they will ensure effective human resource management and strict adherence to health, water and sanitation laws and regulations.
Some of the activities to be undertaken include capacity building for community leaders, health staff and Community Health Promoters (CHPs).
They will also strengthen school health clubs, create awareness on WASH and Non-Communicable Tropical Diseases (NTDs) such as malaria, diarrhea and soil transmitted parasites.
The Governor lauded the WASH Alliance for the campaign of mass administration of anti-helminthic drugs to school children.
By Sammy Mwibanda
