The Effects of Water Scarcity on Human Security in Rushinga District. A Case Study of Ward 18 (Mazoe Bridge).
- Author
- Mungofa, Vanessa V
- Title
- The Effects of Water Scarcity on Human Security in Rushinga District. A Case Study of Ward 18 (Mazoe Bridge).
- Abstract
- This study sought to assess the effects of water scarcity on human security, specifically focusing on the aspect of health security in Rushinga District. The objectives of the study were to investigate the causes and consequences of water scarcity on health security in Rushinga District., to assess the effectiveness of existing water management strategies and policies and to evaluate how water scarcity impacts access to healthcare facilities and services, including sanitation and hygiene practices necessary for public health. Qualitative method was employed to gather in the depth of the data. The human security framework viewed health security as the critical aspect of human security, encompassing access to safe water, adequate nutrition and healthcare services. Community resilience theory focuses on the ability of communities to adapt to and recover from adverse events such as natural disasters. The research was conducted in Rushinga District, specifically focusing on Mazoe Bridge ward 18. A sample of 80 respondents for questionnaires and 20 respondents for interviews was selected. The population included residents of Mazoe Bridge including healthcare officers, teachers and students. The findings show that that the primary causes of water scarcity are low rainfall, droughts, climate change and lack of water conservation. The impacts of water scarcity on health security in Rushinga District are increase risk of waterborne diseases, diarrhea, malnutrition, lack of hygiene and sanitation etc. There is need for policy and government improvement, advocating for local authorities to priorities water security in their policies and resource allocation decisions.
- Date
- April 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- water scarcity
- human security
- Supervisor
- Dr C Muchemwa
- Item sets
- Department of Peace and Governance
