Half the world lacks access to safe drinking water

A new study reveals that 4.4 billion people, more than half the world’s population, lack access to safely managed drinking water. This figure is double previous WHO estimates. The research, focusing on low and middle-income countries, used advanced data collection methods. South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are most affected, with over 80% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s population lacking safe water access. The study highlights the risk of water-borne diseases and emphasizes the need for improved water management globally. READ FULL