NECO English Language 2007 Theory — Question 3

Model answer

Model article provided in source, titled 'Preventing Water-Borne Diseases in Our Community: A Collective Responsibility'. Key points: improving access to clean and safe drinking water (covered wells, treated boreholes, public water facilities with purification systems); proper treatment of water at home (boiling, purification tablets, chlorine drops, filtration, safe storage); improving sanitation and hygiene practices (proper toilets, avoiding open defecation, handwashing); community awareness and education (outreach programmes, radio campaigns, school health clubs); government involvement and policy enforcement (regulating water usage, enforcing sanitary laws, regular inspections); and community participation (clean-up days, public health seminars, water management committees). Concludes that preventing water-borne disease is a combined effort of individuals, households, communities, and authorities, since clean water is a right, not a privilege. A full sample article (450+ words) is given in the source for reference.