Accra, May 25, GNA β African universities must take a leading role in developing practical solutions to the continentβs water and sanitation challenges, participants at the 2026 African Academic Heritage Fair have said.
The call was made during the fair, which focused on leveraging academic knowledge to address pressing issues. Speakers emphasized the need for research-driven innovations to improve access to clean water and sanitation across Africa.
According to the United Nations, about 400 million people in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to basic drinking water services. The fair highlighted the potential of universities to bridge this gap through interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement.
Organizers noted that the fair aimed to foster partnerships between academia, industry, and government to accelerate the implementation of water solutions. Specific examples of university-led projects were not detailed in the source article.
