Publications by authors named "Daniel A Okaali"
Faecal pathogens can be introduced into surface water through open defecation, illegal disposal and inadequate treatment of faecal sludge and wastewater. Despite sanitation improvements, poor countries are progressing slowly towards the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goal 6 by 2030. Sanitation-associated pathogenic contamination of surface waters impacted by future population growth, urbanization and climate change receive limited attention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSanitation planners make complex decisions in the delivery of sanitation services to achieve health outcomes. We present findings from a stakeholder engagement workshop held in Kampala, Uganda, to educate, interact with, and solicit feedback from participants on how the relevant scientific literature on pathogens can be made more accessible to practitioners to support decision-making. We targeted Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) practitioners involved in different levels of service delivery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPresent and Future Human Emissions of Rotavirus and to Uganda's Surface Waters.
J Environ Qual
September 2018
Article Synopsis
- Rotavirus (RV) and diarrheagenic pathogens are major causes of diarrhea in children under five, and this study aims to model the risks associated with their emissions from sanitation facilities to surface waters in Uganda.
- The researchers utilized two models to estimate RV and indicator (EC) emissions for 2015 and three future scenarios in 2030, taking into account various demographic and sanitation factors.
- Findings indicate that RV emissions are projected to rise significantly in certain scenarios by 2030, highlighting the need for improved wastewater treatment and sanitation planning to mitigate health risks.