UN: Poor sanitation a killer in developing countries

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Updated November 19, 2009 20:56:05

November 19th is World Toilet Day, and while it may be an amusing name for an international day, it highlights the serious issue of sanitation. In East Timor, for example, around 1,000 babies and young children die every year due to poor sanitation and a lack of access to clean water. Australia is currently shifting $A300 million dollars of its international aid budget to provide clean water, toilets and sanitation services.

Presenter: Sen Lam
Speaker: James Wicken, spokesman, WaterAid Australia

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