Tanzania: Transforming the Sewage System in Dar es Salaam

The video discusses the sanitation challenges faced by unplanned settlements, where 80% of the city's population lives. It introduces the Gulper, a motor tricycle equipped to safely and efficiently empty latrines, reducing contamination and improving public health. The Gulper is affordable, easy to maintain, and has significantly decreased the risk of diseases like cholera and intestinal infections. It also offers economic benefits by providing better pay for workers and lower costs for customers.

What percentage of the city's population lives in settlements without planning permission?

Describe the role of the gulper in improving sanitation in unplanned settlements.

What were the risks associated with the old method of emptying latrines?

How has the introduction of the gulper affected the health of local residents?

What types of diseases have seen a decline due to improved sewage management?