For the traditional African, health is not just about the proper functioning of bodily organs. Good health for the African consists of mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional stability for oneself, family members, and community.
Less than half of Africa’s citizens (52%) – some 615 million people – have access to the healthcare they need, the continent’s quality of health services is generally poor and the family planning needs of half the continent’s women and girls are unmet.
In Eastern Africa, deep water wells of at least 1,000 feet are needed to provide parasite free water.
East Africans walk 3 miles each way every day to get clean water.
Diarrhea is a major cause of death due to the parasites in the water.
In East Africa, 75% of the population is under age 25 due to lack of disease control.
Once dug, a well like this only requires $300 to cap off with a hand pump so many villages can share and have access to clean water.
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