The first public toilet on wheels is all set to be launched in Pakistan. The first two portable public toilet system named ‘SaafBath’ will be launched in Karachi on 27th September and in Lahore next month. This project has been donated by Harpic Pakistan. It will be clean, sanitized toilets for women, transgender, and males. The toilet has also been designed for disabled people too, what a great initiative! The project is being launched with the partnership of the Sindh government and the Deputy Commissioner South Karachi.
The initiative got delayed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Now according to the recent reports, the first public toilet on the wheels is now ready to be launched in Pakistan. The public toilet system on wheels was first confirmed by Salman Sufi, a social activist on Twitter, he stated:
Pleased to announce launch date of #SaafBath public toilet system by @FoundationSufi
First 2 SaafBath’s donated by #HarpicPakistan launching 27th September in #Karachi
Clean,Sanitized toilets for Women,Transgender,Disabled & Males.
Partners: @SindhCMHouse @DCSouthKarachi pic.twitter.com/PrHMvXz5aw
— Salman Sufi (Wear a Mask to Keep All Safe) (@SalmanSufi7) September 21, 2020
This will teach our people the procedures of proper sanitation, thus decreasing the diseases caused by a lack of sanitation in Pakistan. Sanitation no doubt is a very basic need that has never been a priority for authorities or government.