INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
(Opinion) A recent study by Instituto Trata Brasil, based on 2022 data from the Brazilian stats agency IBGE, paints a dire picture of
sanitation in Brazil.It found that 46.2% of homes lack basic sanitation out of 74 million.This situation encompasses 8.9 million homes
lacking access to a water network and 16.8 million experiencing insufficient water supply.Additionally, 10.8 million homes are without a
water reservoir, 1.3 million lack a bathroom, and 22.8 million are not connected to a sewage collection system.This situation is not just
disease incidence, particularly gastrointestinal infections.This affects children, youth, and adults alike, putting entire communities at
(Photo Internet reproduction)Racial disparities in access to sanitation services are stark, with Indigenous populations being the most
disadvantaged.Similarly, irregular water supply predominantly affects people in Pernambuco and other states, again disproportionately
and other states have a high number of households without bathroom facilities, impacting mainly Indigenous communities.The most acute issue
government needs to prioritize infrastructure development in sanitation to protect public health and ensure equitable access for all
communities, regardless of race or location.The current situation is unacceptable and requires immediate and sustained attention to prevent
further public health and quality of life deterioration.
