UN Report: 2.1 Billion People Worldwide Lack Access to Clean Drinking Water

A recent United Nations report revealed that over 2.1 billion people globally are without access to safe drinking water. This means that one in four individuals is compelled to consume contaminated water. The UN highlighted that a significant portion of the world’s population did not have access to safely managed drinking water in the previous year. Furthermore, over 100 million people depend on rivers, ponds, and canals for their drinking water needs. The World Health Organization and UNICEF have stated that billions suffer from illnesses due to shortcomings in water, sanitation, and health services. There’s a crucial need to address this issue globally, although no significant progress is expected by 2030. The environmental chief at the World Health Organization emphasized that access to water, sanitation, and hygiene are fundamental human rights, not privileges.