Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part B (2024)

Water is a factor in the contamination of several diseases, because it is a vehicle used by many germs or their vectors. This contamination can occur through contact with contaminated water, as we said earlier. Water-related diseases are a leading cause of poor health among populations in underdeveloped countries. This study is of capital importance as it helps reduce the rate of morbidity and mortality linked to water-borne diseases. It contributes to strengthening the knowledge of populations on preventive measures for water-borne diseases. It was thus an interview survey involving an occasional sample of 500 respondents from the wetlands of the municipality of Makala. It is a working tool in raising awareness among the population and in the fight against this endemic precisely in the commune of Makala in particular and in the city province of Kinshasa in general. It thus constitutes a theoretical framework of reference for future researchers who would like to carry out scientific research in this area.