Drinking water is a major concern for households in the
Ouellé sub-prefecture. Its availability is a real problem for the population.
This study aims to show the link between water supply methods and
diarrhoeal diseases in the Ouellé sub-prefecture. The methodological
approach involved analysing epidemiological data from the various
dispensaries and CSUs in Ouellé from 2016 to 2020 and field surveys of
378 households. The results show that the lack of a permanent stream in
the area makes it difficult for SODECI to supply drinking water to the
population, particularly during the dry season. This dry period sees the
highest rate of diarrhoea. From 2016 to 2020, the Ouellé sub-prefecture
recorded 1,033 cases of diarrhoeal disease. During the dry season, 54.6%
of cases of diarrhoea were diagnosed in this sub-prefecture. Households
near water points suffer less from water-borne diseases than those
further away. The construction of a new water tower would facilitate
access to water for the entire population. Improving drinking water and
sanitation in the villages could reduce the risk of diarrhoeal diseases.
Keywords:
Ouellé, Water supply, Drinking water, Diarrhoeal diseases.