Approximately 70 per cent of the population of Pacific Island countries lack access to basic sanitation. Sanitation access in Pacific Island schools and healthcare facilities is among the lowest in the world. This has been revealed in the new WaterAid Australia report, "Healthy Environments, Resilient Communities: The vital role of sanitation for improving climate resilience in the Pacific."

WaterAid Australia report on environments and communities

Approximately 70 per cent of the population of Pacific Island countries lack access to basic sanitation. Sanitation access in Pacific Island schools and healthcare facilities is among the lowest in the world. This has been revealed in the new WaterAid Australia report, “Healthy Environments, Resilient Communities: The vital role of sanitation for improving climate resilience in the Pacific.” Read More