Juba City Council Deputy Mayor pledges to install water tanks or boreholes in schools to prevent water borne infections among schoolchildren.
Ater Ayiel says installation of water tanks in schools is an underway plan of Juba City Council, Radio Bakhita reported.
He adds that schools’ environment maintenance is one of the concerns of the city councils.
The pledge follows Malakia Primary School Head Teacher David Samson Kenyi’s appeal to government and development partners for provision of water tanks.
Lifebuoy-Uniliver Mashred Brand Manager Mary Shakar announces donation of 40 thousand pieces of soaps to communities and schools in South Sudan as a dedication to Global Hand Washing Day in Juba.
She pledges the construction of bath rooms for children in government aided schools to promote hygiene.
The pledges were announced during the occasion of Global Hand Washing Day in Juba on Thursday.