In DRC, the situation is less dramatic: In 1995, 48.4% of households in cities in the DRC had sanitary latrines or defined as such (Toilets evacuation in the urban network, in septic tanks and toilets improved ventilation called traditional covered). But in 2001, they were only 27.2. In rural areas the situation is even worse with only 0.5% of households were equipped (to 0.4% in 1995).
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