Author: Lazarus Miti

ISBN No: 1-919932-11-9
Cost: 45.60

In Udongo Ucinjilizha Matenda, the author discusses how lack of general cleanliness causes diseases. He discusses causes of diseases such as cholera, typhoid fever, dysentery, bilharzia, tapeworm, hookorm, malaria and yellow fever. Miti explains in simple language the need for clean water and for efficient drainage and disposal of sewage in towns generally and in urban houses. For rural areas, the author advocates the construction and maintenance of latrines as well as the provision of clean drinking water from boreholes. The book is intended for readers who have not attended formal schooling or those who did not go beyond elementary school.