{"id":162054,"date":"2015-10-24T13:18:57","date_gmt":"2015-10-24T13:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4cd.e16.myftpupload.com\/?p=162054"},"modified":"2015-10-24T13:18:57","modified_gmt":"2015-10-24T13:18:57","slug":"vra-takes-measures-to-stop-bilharzia-in-affected-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2015\/10\/vra-takes-measures-to-stop-bilharzia-in-affected-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"VRA takes measures to stop bilharzia in affected communities"},"content":{"rendered":"
In an effort to stem the spread of bilharzia among the inhabitants along the Volta River, the Volta River Authority (VRA) has constructed a 30 separate micro-flush standalone toilet facilities for the households in the Kebenu community, in the Central Tongu District, Volta Region.<\/p>\n
The biofil toilet system which is constructed by Biological Filters and Composters Limited (Biofilcom) is considered as an alternative to KVIP that treats feacal matter on site in a more hygienic way, it\u2019s odour-free and also able to separate liquids and solid matter for better composition.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Mr. Joseph Sutherland, Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Services, VRA, said the Biofil system was chosen based on the advice of the of Local Government and Rural Development due to the inherent sanitary conditions associated with KVIPS.<\/p>\n