This paper examines the public health conditions in the underprivileged neighbourhood of El Zaouia in T?bessa, where residents face major challenges such as limited access to potable water and inadequate sanitation infrastructure, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases (cholera, typhoid). The lack of effective waste management and drainage systems exacerbates living conditions, fostering the proliferation of disease vectors and increasing flood risks. Additionally, the use of substandard construction materials exposes in-habitants to respiratory illnesses due to humidity and mould. The objective of this research is to analyse the sanitary conditions in this neighbourhood and propose concrete, context-specific solutions to improve living conditions. This study is based on an in-depth analysis of the specific public health challenges in the area. To achieve this, we conducted fieldwork combining direct observation and questionnaire-based surveys with residents, allowing us to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. The findings will facilitate the development of actionable recommendations applicable to El Zaouia and potentially adaptable to other underprivileged neighbourhoods in Algeria.
Douib et al. (2025) studied this question.