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WASH interventions help reduce waterborne disease rates in schools

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Students at Lepolosi Comprehensive School take water and wash their hands using hygiene and sanitation facilities built by Amref Health Africa in Kenya, located in Narok West Sub County. [Nanjinia Wamuswa, Standard]

Two students are huddled over their assignments in an imaginary classroom overlooking a jam-packed field at Lekanka Primary School. One is struggling to keep up with work. Her concerned colleague, noticing the discomfort, asks if she needs help.

Agnes Nampaso, with a strain on her face, says she's unwell. The classmate holds and supports her to the head teacher, who immediately arranges for her to visit a health facility for examination.

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