By Editorial
Uganda Red Cross Society has installed a solar water treatment unit in Kasese as part of its efforts to strengthen disaster response and preparedness.
This is also part of a disaster preparedness program aimed at strengthening capacities of district disaster management committees, district task forces and their local structures to establish well-functioning multi-hazard preparedness and response systems to ensure effective Early Warning and Early Action.
The program is implemented with support from European Union Humanitarian Aid, through a consortium consisting of Netherlands Red Cross, Austria Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent.
One of the key activities of the project is training district disaster management committees from Ntoroko, Kabarole, Bundibugyo and Kasese districts as well as Red Cross Surge team in Emergency Water Sanitation and Hygiene.
Speaking while training district teams on to set up the emergency water treatment units, Eng. Gracious Kyagaba the Water Sanitation
and Hygiene Manager at Uganda Red Cross noted that, the kit is designed for treatment and distribution of water for individuals during emergency situations.
He said the solarized water treatment unit is one of the measures put in place as a response to water and sanitation challenges during disasters and emergencies.
The district environment officer for Kasese, Mr. Augustine Koli who is also a member of the district disaster management committee applauded Uganda Red Cross Society for helping build capacity of the district officials. END