Question

According to WHO, what is the meaning of sanitation?

Answer 1

According to WHO, sanitation means the process in which proper and adequate facilities are provided in order to dispose of human excreta and also animal excreta or animal waste.

The process of sanitation not only includes the processing off excreta or solid waste but also proper collection and transportation of the solid waste from the households to the site of processing.

Answer 2

According to WHO, the meaning of sanitation is the ‘safe management’ of solid wastes.  

Explanation:

• There needs to be adequate provision of sanitation facilities with proper toilets and safe and effective disposal of human excreta from the toilet to taking proper care and treatment of onsite waste.

• It is necessary to have proper sanitation facilities because ineffective methods can lead to infections and diseases.  

• Ineffective sanitation leads to many ‘infectious diseases’ such as cholera, typhoid, dysentery and more problems for the people.