The Uganda Atlas

Latrine Coverage The use of proper toilet facilities is important in ensuring hygiene and preventing hygiene related diseases. In 2005,10.6 percent of the households did not have toilet facilities and used bushes. About 86 percent of households used a pit latrine and only 3 percent used a Ventilated Pit-Latrine (VIP).The proportion of households without any toilet facilities is higher in rural areas than urban areas. The overall proportion of people without toilet facilities however, decreased from 16.2 percent (2002 Uganda Population and Housing Census, Analytical Report) in 2002 to 10.6 percent in 2005/6 (UNHS 2005/6) The northern and eastern parts of the country had the largest proportions of households without toilet facilities with proportions of 21 and 16 percent respectively.

Distribution of Household with Toilet Facility by Residence (2002)

Percent

Source: UBOS, UNHS 2005/6

Distribution of Household with Toilet Facility by Residence (2005)

Percent

Source: UBOS, UNHS 2005/6

A VIP latrine

Distribution households by Type of Toilet Facility by Region

Percent

Source: UBOS, UNHS 2005/6

NEMA 2008

Latrine in a surbub wetland

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