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Despite N1.27 billion Water Projects, PHCs in Osun Lack Potable Water

When a woman is in labour, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Probably grabbing the already packed hospital bag and ensuring the woman gets to the hospital on time. Not so for residents of some communities in Osun State, South West Nigeria. When a pregnant woman is in labour, the first point of call for residents of these communities is the local water vendor, commonly called “meruwa”.