March 2009: West and Central Africa has the lowest improved sanitation coverage in the world and the highest under-five mortality rates. Poor facilities, inadequate hygiene and unsafe water all contribute to needless child deaths.
March 2006: Lack of safe water is a public health emergency for children and their families.
March 2009: Part II of II: West and Central Africa has the lowest improved sanitation coverage and highest under-five mortality rates in the world.
September 2006: All children have a right to safe water and basic sanitation - and to the health they sustain.
June 2005: UNICEF helps to provide safe water and sanitation facilities, as well as hygiene education, for camp residents.