WASH Severity Classification: Tanganyika

The document provides an overview of the water, hygiene, and sanitation (WASH) situation in Tanganyika province, Democratic Republic of Congo, as of February 2022. It highlights the precarious conditions, with all territories needing humanitarian aid and Kalemie territory in a critical phase due to high cholera cases. The WASH Severity Classification (WSC) is an inter-agency initiative led by the global WASH cluster, UNICEF, and IMPACT Initiatives, aiming to standardize the classification of WASH needs severity across contexts. The report is based on a light WSC exercise without a joint analysis workshop, using data from government databases, UN agencies, and NGOs. Key contributing factors to the severity include long-standing intercommunal conflict, chronic poverty, climate change, and COVID-19 impacts. The document details the dire state of WASH infrastructure, with most households lacking access to sufficient water, proper sanitation, and hygiene facilities, leading to public health risks. The analysis predicts no significant change in food security but potential improvements in road conditions and economic activities during the dry season. The document concludes with acknowledgments and a list of data sources used in the analysis.