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Slight decline in open defecation status

January 6, 2025
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Bhutan was declared as an Open Defecation-Free country in 2022, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards improved sanitation and public health. However, recent reports indicate a slight decline, with the percentage dropping by approximately one per cent.

According to SNV Bhutan, there are several reasons for the drop including disrepair of toilets and disasters destroying such structures.

Tashi Dorji, WASH Advisor of SNV Bhutan said “It could be due to structures that are under construction. Some toilets might have become old and people have not been able to construct one. And another reason could be disasters destroying the structures.”

SNV Bhutan calls for measures to maintain the 100 per cent status.

He said the local leaders can play a vital role in monitoring and achieving the Open Defecation-Free status.

Officials said that, gewog offices should identify those residents who cannot afford to construct a toilet and come up with means to support them.

Dechen Wangdi, Toedtsho Gup of Trashi Yangtse said “To maintain the 100 per cent status, proper guidelines mandating the need to have proper toilets is very important. Also, if a team can be formed to inspect the households randomly, it would help.”

SNV Bhutan also highlighted on the importance of post Open Defecation-Free measures during the National WASH in Healthcare facilities learning event in Phuentshogling earlier this month.

The elimination of open defecation is recognised as a top priority for improving the health, nutrition, and productivity of the people.

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