Back to Search Start Over

A Mobile Platform Enables Unprecedented Sanitation Uptake in Zambia.

Authors :
Markle, Laurie
Tiwari, Amy
Larsen, David A.
Winters, Benjamin
Maganani, Abel
Katooka, Oswell
Osbert, Nicolas
Source :
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases; 1/12/2017, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p1-6, 6p
Publication Year :
2017

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.

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