In Akuse, Ghana, young people came together to share their personal stories about water, health, and climate through art. Using colours, symbols, and storytelling, they painted everyday experiences, from joy and play to fear and uncertainty, showing how deeply water shapes their lives.

Drawing on his recent visits to Mozambique and Ghana, Rasmus Benestad, one of the researchers behind the SPRINGS project, discusses the increasing frequency of extreme rainfall events and their impact on water quality and public health in the Region.

The SPRINGS team visited Haydom, Tanzania, to assess local water sources and collaborate with local teams on improving water safety. Researchers also explored expanding diarrhoeal surveillance by linking water quality with clinical data to better understand waterborne diseases.

The recent SPRINGS project visit to Akuse, Ghana, focused on reviewing activities and setting up water surveillance efforts. The team engaged with local stakeholders to explore how disease surveillance data could inform future interventions.