**Difficult access to drinking water in the Biena region: a major challenge for residents**
In the Biena region, in the heart of the Lubero territory in the North Kivu province, a persistent problem deprives nearly 100,000 residents of access to drinking water. Out of a total population estimated at 165,000, the lack of sources of safe water poses a real challenge to the health and well-being of the local community.
For several years, the residents of Biena have been facing a shortage of drinking water, an alarming situation that exposes the population to major health risks. The chief medical officer of the area, Valentin Kamuha Kisambi, points out that only 38% of the population benefits from a water supply thanks to a few developed sources. The consequences of this inaccessibility to drinking water are reflected in a high prevalence of water-borne diseases, such as diarrhea and typhoid fever.
Despite some water supply and developed springs in some towns in the region, a significant part of the population is forced to draw water from unsafe springs, often located in valleys. This practice exposes residents to considerable health risks, amplifying the vicious circle of disease and poverty.
Faced with this alarming reality, it is imperative to emphasize the urgency of action to improve access to drinking water in the Biena region. Concrete and sustainable measures must be put in place to guarantee every inhabitant the fundamental right to safe and clean water. Local authorities, humanitarian organizations, and the international community must join forces to solve this vital problem that impacts the daily lives of thousands of individuals.
It is time to act, raise awareness, and mobilize the necessary resources to address this crucial challenge for the Biena region. Access to drinking water should not be a luxury, but an inalienable right for every human being, everywhere in the world. The time has come to transform this vision into a tangible reality, bringing hope and progress to the people of Biena and beyond.