Ethiopia inaugurates a model water supply, sanitation and waste management system in Welenchiti Town, Oromia Region. The project enhances the coverage of the clean water supply of town to its fullest potential. Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) underpins the effective functioning of health facilities. In 2017/18 the clean water supply coverage at rural, urban and national levels has reached 73.9 per cent, 60.2 per cent and 71.1 per cent respectively. The Welenchiti water supply and waste management project is a model in the Oromia Regional state and exemplary in terms of showing joint undertakings and results.

Source: News Business Ethiopia February 22, 2019 16:07 UTC