‘Future-ready toilets needed in a changing world’ (photos)
The United Nations has designated November 19 as World Toilet Day since 2013.
KATHMANDU: Today, World Toilet Day is being observed across the globe, including in Nepal, with awareness programs emphasizing access to safe and sufficient drinking water, the end of open defecation, and the expansion of sustainable and clean sanitation services.
The United Nations has designated November 19 as World Toilet Day since 2013.
Globally, the day highlights the ongoing sanitation crisis. According to the UN, more than 3.47 million people still live without access to safe toilets, a situation that poses severe health risks. Access to toilets, on the other hand, saves lives.
In Nepal, collaborative efforts by the government, private sector, and civil society aim to upgrade public toilets in the Kathmandu Valley.
However, the valley still faces a shortage of public toilets, with many existing facilities lacking proper cleanliness and water supply.
Experts say further improvements are urgently needed.
Photojournalist Anup Pradhan has captured images of some public toilets in the Kathmandu Valley to mark World Toilet Day, showcasing the current state of sanitation facilities in the region. Have a look below.
