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A Mobile Platform Enables Unprecedented Sanitation Uptake in Zambia.
- Source :
- PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases; 1/12/2017, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p1-6, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- The article discusses a shift in sanitation and hygiene improvement initiatives focusing on the approach taken by natural resource specialist Kamal Kar called the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS). The effectiveness of CLTS is discussed as it provides individuals with latrine subsidies and a monitoring system mobile to web application (M2W). The causes of diarrhea and its association with unhygienic condition are discussed along with CLTS approach to defecation in Zambia, Africa.
- Subjects :
- RURAL sanitation
MOBILE operating systems
DIARRHEA prevention
DEFECATION
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19352727
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 120680090
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0005131