I WAS shocked to read the news report that 53,000 children die every year of diarrhoea caused by contaminated water (Jan 9). Besides diarrhea, the children and adults suffer from liver, typhold, and other diseases.
More than 90 per cent of the country`s population does not get safe water for drinking. In the big cities people are dependent on mineral water which is expensive and many families cannot afford this `luxury`.
I hope the government takes action to ensure the availability of safe drinking water to all citizens. Our priority should be health and education for all.
