Parents of pupils at Ngezi Primary School in Nyakinama Sub county, Kisoro District, have expressed deep concern over the deteriorating condition of the school’s toilets, fearing it could lead to an outbreak of diseases among learners and the surrounding community.
The school, which currently has an enrollment of 303 pupils, was established in 1956 as an Anglican Church school and became government-aided in 2000. Despite its long history, construction of sanitary facilities has remained a persistent challenge due to the rocky terrain, which makes it difficult to dig long-lasting latrines.
The current toilet structures have been in use for over 15 years and are now completely worn out, causing alarm among parents.
Edward Wegihugu Salongo and Nsangira Robert, both parents at the school, voiced their fears over the health risks posed by the unsanitary conditions. They warned that diseases such as cholera and dysentery could easily spread among pupils, teachers, and nearby residents if the issue is not addressed urgently.
The parents emphasized that the rocky landscape has made it difficult to construct durable toilet facilities, complicating efforts to maintain proper hygiene at the school.
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Amos Ngayabaseka, Chairperson of the School Management Committee, and Emmanuel Zirimo, Chairperson of the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA), expressed their disappointment with the Ugandan government for failing to respond to the school’s critical needs.
They urged parents to come together to improve sanitation and promote better health and hygiene standards at the school.
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The school’s head teacher, Alfred Nkuruziza, confirmed that the number of toilets is insufficient for the student population. He also highlighted other challenges such as inadequate staffing and a lack of scholastic materials, including textbooks.
Nkuruziza appealed for government support to help address these issues.
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