WB provides 220m/- for water and sanitation project
THE World Bank has provided 220m/- for the implementation of a grand sustainable Water and Sanitation project in Songea District, Ruvuma Region.
Songea district council’s acting medical officer Dr Geoffrey Kihaule said the money has been provided for the construction and refurbishing of health services in dispensaries and health centres.
He said the infrastructure to be constructed and improved include a delivery room for pregnant women to international standards, seven pit latrines, refuse incinerator and for water supply services.
He said the infrastructures at dispensaries will help the district’s residents, in particular women to deliver in safe environment.