
Patients, including pregnant women, are being forced to use pit latrines and beg for water just to take their medication. The situation is so dire that some patients are resorting to drinking water stored in dustbins, which is unacceptable.
This crisis has been ongoing for three months, and the Limpopo Department of Health has yet to resolve the issue. The lack of access to clean water and sanitation is not only a human rights issue but also a serious health concern. The use of pit latrines and consumption of contaminated water can lead to the spread of waterborne diseases.
However, in this specific case, the focus should be on finding immediate solutions to alleviate the suffering of the patients and residents of Hlaniki village.