162,000 people lost access to safe drinking water, increasing their vulnerability to waterborne diseases and inadequate sanitation.

Date: 9/25

Region: Africa

Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Topic: Water & Sanitation

Policy Lens: Global Health Security

Additional Context: The SWASSA program, implemented by Mercy Corps, strengthened water and sanitation services in North and South Kivu by improving infrastructure, enhancing management practices, and fostering community engagement. By strengthening local institutions and private sector firms, SWASSA ensured sustainable water resource management and improved sanitation practices. The program was terminated.

Source: Mercy Corps