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World Toilet Day highlights the importance of proper sanitation for human health and respect. In every neighborhood, a toilet helps prevent illness, preserves the environment, and supports social and economic progress.

However, currently, 3.4 billion individuals continue to reside without a secure toilet facility. Annually, 1.4 million lives are lost because of insufficient access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Diarrheal illnesses contribute to more than two-thirds of the overall WASH-related health burden, resulting in over one million fatalities. Additionally, approximately 1000 children under the age of five pass away each day due to diseases associated with unsafe WASH conditions. This is a preventable disaster, and it is also a problem that can be addressed.

Rising global temperatures worsens hygiene issues

The effects of climate change are increasing the difficulty. Floods and droughts harm sanitation infrastructure, pollute water supplies, and interfere with essential access, putting the most vulnerable populations in the greatest danger. Therefore, creating strong services is a crucial public health need and a route to adapting to these changes.

We understand what is effective. Long-term public funding, effective and responsible administration, and accurate information enable nations to increase access, enhance quality, and preserve lives. Healthcare systems—particularly healthcare centers—need clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene practices to safeguard both patients and medical staff, as well as to lower the occurrence of infections, sepsis, and drug-resistant bacteria.

Clean water and proper sanitation are fundamental human rights. Ensuring that toilets are strong, available, and cost-effective for everyone—regardless of gender, age, ability, or location—is not just wise governance; it is an ethical responsibility. When nations implement long-term strategies, encourage cooperation across different sectors, and maintain responsibility, the positive impacts on health, economy, and fairness are significant.

On World Toilet Day 2025, let us pledge to speed up advancements: funding toilets designed for the future, and making sure that every individual, wherever they are, has access to reliable sanitation.

We can work together to stop illness, safeguard our environment, and support respect for everyone.

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