Zambia: 46 Sisinje Villages Declared Open Defecation-Free

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Zambia

Health

Forty-six villages in the Sisinje area of Zambia have been officially declared open defecation-free. This certification marks a major advance in sanitation and public health for local communities. Health authorities have hailed this achievement as a step toward the national goal of eliminating open defecation.

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