A project known as Sustainable Rural Water Infrastructure for Improved Health and Livelihoods (SRWSIHL) has been launched in Rumphi, as the Deputy Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Phideria Moyo, outlined that the project is aimed at reducing water borne diseases in the district.

The project has connected 750 water taps and also facilitated the construction of 88 boreholes to serve 107, 800 people. “The moment people are accessing safe and potable water, it means the incidences of water borne diseases will be reduced and that will contribute to economic growth.” said Moyo, who also said that rather than going to the hospital with diseases that could have been avoided, the people will have more time to work in the field rather than spending time.

Present at the handover ceremony, Traditional Authority Mwahenga, hailed the project saying it will reduce distances his subjects were travelling to access water.