Ivory Coast: National launch of the domestic water treatment campaign

The Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene launched in Abidjan the national launch of the domestic water treatment campaign as part of the UNICEF Support Programme to accelerate sustainable access to Water, Hygiene and sanitation (PADEHA), in Côte d'Ivoire.

The meeting was attended by important personalities including the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, the Minister of Infrastructure, the Ambassador of the Netherlands in Ivory Coast, regional Prefects, the private sector and civil society representatives.

The ceremony was marked by a presentation on the national health situation, 3 domestic water treatment techniques, some challenges and prospects. Several speeches were delivered including the addresses of the UNICEF Resident Representative, the Ambassador of the Netherlands, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene.

The CWP was represented by the Permanent Secretary Mr. KOUADIO François.