< Sanitation and Family Health: Simple Practices for a Healthier Home Introduction: The Hidden Key to Family Wellness Last year, a mother in Lagos noticed her five-year-old son was falling sick every other week. Diarrhea, coughs, and skin rashes became the norm. She assumed it was bad luck or a weak immune system—until a health worker visited her community and pointed out the real cause: poor sanitation at home . Within three months of adopting simple hygiene habits—safe water storage, handwashing, and regular bathroom cleaning—her son’s health improved dramatically. Stories like th...