Poor sanitation kills 10,500 Nepalese kids annually Nov 20, 2009
KATHMANDU, Nov.19 (Xinhua) -- Around 10,500 children below five years of age are dying annually of diseases caused by inadequate access to sanitation, a local newspaper reported Thursday. To celebrate the "World Toilet Day" on Nov. 19, the Ministry of Health and Population, Nepal Public Health Association and several organizations working in the field of water and sanitation have appealed to all with various awareness programs related to proper use and increase the access to toilet. (Xinhuanet, China)
600 million lack toilets in India Nov 19, 2009
As the founder and president of the World Toilet Organization (WTO), he has made it his mission to improve sanitation across the globe. For him, India has "a lot of work to do" to improve sanitation, not just because of its impact on health and the spread of diseases like diarrhoea, which UNICEF says kills 1,000 Indian children aged under five every day ... Poor sanitation and the illnesses it causes cost the Indian economy 12 billion rupees (255 million dollars) a year, according to the health... (India Times, India -- Community News)
Toilet - A very essential part of every home Nov 19, 2009
So the reminder of the Director of Environmental Health and Sanitation, Mr Demedeme Naa Lenason, to landlords that it is an offence not to provide toilet facilities in their houses or to convert their toilets and bathrooms into living rooms is timely ... He said the Ministry's Environmental Sanitation Policy of 1999 was unequivocal on households and public toilets and the policy states that at least 90 per cent of the population should have access to acceptable domestic toilet, while the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Are FGM and Male Circumcision Compa... Nov 19, 2009
The degrees of severity of genital cutting, cultural attitudes to circumcision, conditions of sanitation in which the procedure is performed, and incidence and severity of sexual and medical side effects are all factors that must be considered. What is clear is that a certain degree of analogy exists insofar as the removal of homologous organs occurs, with related although not identical effects on sexual enjoyment and function. (Suite101.com)
Why our public toilets stink Nov 19, 2009
"We have all got to get together and make sure that sanitation is prioritised by the East Timor government.". The Australian government has allocated $300 million of of its foreign aid budget to the provision of clean water, toilets and sanitation services. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Missing demons haunt Dainty Nov 19, 2009
Organisers of World Toilet Day ask us to contemplate the crisis of global sanitation. Unsafe water and poor sanitation continue to claim lives in developing countries: about 4 million people die each year from diseases caused by contaminated water and poor hygiene ... 5 billion people without access to proper sanitation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
West Africa Gas pipeline completed, but Nov 19, 2009
Mr Derickson said under its Community Development Programme, the comp= any had provided health, education and sanitation facilities to a number of communities at a total cost of about GH830,000. Ms Emelia Arthur, Shama District Chief Executive in a statement read for her called on stakeholders involved in the project to put in measures to protect WAPCo pipelines and other properties in the sea. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
World Vision Int'l in global campaign to reduce child deaths Nov 19, 2009
It says that hygiene education-the promotion of safe sanitation and hand washing with soap, allied to improved nutrition and provision of antibiotics, if well applied, would prevent up to 85 percent of deaths from pneumonia. Other recommendations include a single national plan to achieve the MDG 4, noting that priority should be given to producing plans for the high-burden countries that are currently off-tack by the time of the MDG review next year. (Xinhuanet, China)
Young offenders' unit 'squalid' Nov 18, 2009
The prisons inspectorate said one unit at Portland young offenders' institution had no built-in sanitation and was "unkempt and uncared for" ... In 2007 she criticised the 160-year-old jail's sanitation in a report following an unannounced inspection ... The inspections report published in 2007 had described the young offenders' institution as unfit for purpose and lacking basic sanitation. (BBC News -- UK)
* Deadlock on amendment targeting unsafe beef Nov 18, 2009
Democratic Progressive Party legislators sit on the floor of the legislature in Taipei yesterday to discuss amendments to the Act Governing Food Sanitation proposed by Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) legislators ... The Legislative Yuan yesterday failed to approve an amendment to the Act Governing Food Sanitation (~zk) that would impose a ban on risky beef products from the US after lawmakers were unable to reach a consensus. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Agriculture chief promises better food alerts to schools Nov 18, 2009
Del Rey says storage, sanitation fixed. FDA documents sick workers, poor storage. (USA Today)
Volunteer guards could help check indiscriminate disposal of refuse - MD Nov 18, 2009
The people were educated about the need for good sanitation and were urged to keep their surroundings clean to avoid the breeding of mosquitoes and diseases. Nana Manu urged the people to rekindle their spirit of volunteerism and participate in future communal labour exercises, which must be devoid of political traits. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Afghanistan to be polio-free within 2 years-WHO Nov 18, 2009
A national vaccination drive has begun in Afghanistan against polio, which spreads in areas with poor sanitation. The disease attacks the nervous system and can cause irreversible paralysis, usually in the legs, within hours of infection. (AlertNet)
TROUBLE IN MALI Nov 18, 2009
The organisation has been present in Mali since 1995 implementing nutrition, health, water and sanitation and food security programmes. ENDS. (AlertNet)
* ANALYSIS: US beef debate highlights nations sovereignty woes Nov 18, 2009
Dissatisfied with the remedial measures and mainly citing legality concerns, lawmakers across party lines vowed to amend the Act Governing Food Sanitation (~zk) by yesterday to address what they considered flaws in the protocol ... If the Taiwan-US protocol, part of an administrative agreement, is defined as one that involves matters important to the nation and the rights and duties of the people, it is subject to approval by the legislature and can be overridden by an amendment to... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Ma opposes legal revision for US beef Nov 17, 2009
MA SKEWERS DPP'S PLANS: The Presidential Office said if the Act Governing Food Sanitation were amended, it would violate the protocol on beef signed with the US By Ko Shu-ling STAFF REPORTER Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009, Page 3. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is unlikely to get its wish to ban risky US beef products by amending the Act Governing Food Sanitation (~zk) after President Ma Ying-jeou (^E) yesterday clearly opposed such a legal revision ... While the DPP caucus... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
More of this story Nov 17, 2009
These water, sanitation and road projects help everyone in the community, not just Cherokee citizens, she said. Jobs will be created for both tribal and nontribal members, she said. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
People in homeless camp near Visalia told to move Nov 17, 2009
Sheriff's spokeswoman Chris Douglass says the crackdown comes after complaints about health and sanitation on the private property. (Nov. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Asokore Chief promises large tract of land for youth employment Nov 17, 2009
He also touched on sanitation and advised the people to keep their surroundings clean in order to avoid malaria and other diseases. Mr Kwadwo Addai, District Chief Executive said the assembly would ensure smooth operation of the School Feeding Programme, whilst the improvement of the Asokore town roads, started by the previous administration would soon be completed. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Zoomlion presents 21 motor bikes to assemblies in Eastern Region Nov 17, 2009
It was also aimed at deepening the company's cordial relationship with the government and to ensure that it succeeds in its efforts to promote good environmental sanitation in the communities. Mr Francis Korwu Quist, Regional Environmental Health Officer, said the presentation had come at the right time when officers of the department were facing transportation difficulties in their supervision roles. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Schools in the dark about tainted lunches Nov 17, 2009
Del Rey says storage, sanitation fixed ... Not until earlier this year almost six years after the first outbreaks in Massachusetts did the government temporarily shut down Del Rey to make the company fix its sanitation and safetyproblems ... The consultants also taught good sanitation practices to about 50 workers, many who speak only Spanish. (USA Today)
INTERACTIVE: The case against Del Rey tortillas Nov 17, 2009
Not until earlier this year almost six years after the first outbreaks in Massachusetts did the government temporarily shut down Del Rey to make the company fix its sanitation and safetyproblems. No more outbreaks linked to Del Rey products have been reported. (USA Today)
Actress Sienna Miller to Serve as International Medical Corps Ambassador Nov 17, 2009
Its relief efforts focus on training local health workers, delivering maternal and child health care, integrating mental health into primary care settings, and promoting the use of clean water, proper sanitation and hygiene. Since its inception 25 years ago, International Medical Corps' mission has been to relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease, by delivering vital health care services that focus on training. (AlertNet)
* World News Quick Take Nov 17, 2009
People demand a TV, not a toilet, because it is not aspirational or charismatic, said Sim, who does not hesitate to talk in graphic detail about the dangers of poor sanitation. Governments and people are not very receptive to being told theyre dirty, that they need more toilets, Sim said on a visit to Mumbai, where more than half its 18 million residents live in slums and where the average ratio of people to toilets is 81:1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Cow dung burger student continues protest Nov 17, 2009
He said he would continue his hunger strike to protest a proposal by the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) caucus to amend the Act Governing Food Sanitation (~zk) ... Meanwhile, KMT caucus whip Lin Yi-shih (Lq@) continued to criticize the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus for threatening to paralyze todays plenary session over the wording of a number of proposed amendments to the Act Governing Food Sanitation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Legislature faces heat to restrict US beef imports Nov 16, 2009
By Flora Wang STAFF REPORTER The legislature is girding for a fight tomorrow as lawmakers remain divided on amending the Act Governing Food Sanitation (~zk) to ban risky US beef products despite a looming deadline to push through legislation. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus whip Wang Sing-nan (k) told reporters yesterday the caucus might paralyze tomorrows plenary session if no agreement is reached on the wording of relevant proposals by tomorrow. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Visalia cracks down on homeless camp Nov 15, 2009
Concerns about health and sanitation in the encampment prompted officials to start work on a relocation plan. "Our staff have provided each person we come in contact with, on a daily basis, a list of resources available to them," Douglass said Saturday. (Fresno Bee)
Multinational Corporations And The Developing World Nov 15, 2009
If however, the objectives of development are seen as more wide reaching and include goals such as greater quality, the relief of poverty, a growth in the provision of basic needs such as food, healthcare, housing and sanitation and a general growth in the freedom and sense of well-being of the mass of the population, then the net effect of multinational investment could be argued to be anti-developmental. What then do we do in order to benefit from this seemingly necessary evil situation. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* The effects of war on health Nov 15, 2009
Those include the degrading of sanitation, the stress [on people of being in a place of conflict], the disruption of the water supply, poor nutrition and air pollution caused by both chemicals and particulates. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Thousands protest US beef imports Nov 15, 2009
Former DPP legislator Hsu Kuo-yung (}i), on the other hand, urged the public to call on elected representatives to support a proposed amendment to the Act Governing Food Sanitation (~zk) scheduled for review in the legislature on Thursday that would block imports of some US beef parts. This story has been viewed 698 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
MCG first-year student project helps homeless Nov 15, 2009
The doctors-in-training set up stations on the shelter's grounds to help about 60 of Augusta's homeless with services such as foot care, personal hygiene, hand sanitation, nutrition and mental health advice. "You need to know your science and book stuff, but one of the most important parts of being a doctor is connecting with people," said Laura Harrison, the community service chairwoman for MCG's first-year class. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Nov 15, 2009
"Oxfam is helping 500,000 people providing basic sanitation and clean drinking water but to reach more people they need our help.". Other items on sale include the red dress Bailey Rae wore in the video for Put Your Records On, a pair of gold-coloured designer shoes signed by Factory Girl star Miller and a black Dolce na jacket worn by Coldplay singer Chris Martin. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
South Africa: Water Summit Ends Nov 14, 2009
Midrand As the Second Africa Water Week ends, participants have reiterated that lack of access to clean water and adequate sanitation has a direct bearing on public health and the economy in Africa ... She also emphasised the need for enhancing regional capacity to carry forward the implementation of water and sanitation programmes ... Clarissa Brocklehurst, of the United Nations Children's Fund, indicated that that 15 countries were behind schedule on achieving development goals for supplying... (allAfrica.com)
Mountain medics Nov 14, 2009
There are no roads and sanitation is basic. That is why the one hospital in the region, the Kunde Hospital, is vitally important. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Poor tracking of flu vaccine raises concerns Nov 14, 2009
With the flu season getting an early start, Park said the state will continue its strategy of delivering the vaccine first to providers that serve the priority groups and government personnel necessary to keep the city and state operating, such as people in sanitation, taxation and transportation. "About 5 percent of every week's allocation is set aside for the critical infrastructure folks," she said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
City Council approves bid for sanitation truck Nov 14, 2009
The Murray City Council met briefly Thursday and approved a bid for a front loading sanitation truck ... The council also approved a recommendation from the committee to accept a bid from Rogers Group for crushed limestone to be used by the water, wastewater, gas, sanitation and street departments. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
* EPA checking soil for pollutants Nov 14, 2009
DOH food sanitation specialist Hsu Ching-hsing (\) said the local health authorities would make sure that dioxin levels in ducks or marine products on the market are below the risk level. ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY CNA This story has been viewed 335 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* DPP lawmakers protest revisions to food safety act Nov 14, 2009
A boycott by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) yesterday threw a wrench in the legislatures plan to allow a number of proposed amendments to the Act Governing Food Sanitation (~k) to skip a preliminary review ... The Legislative Yuans Procedure Committee on Tuesday scheduled a number of proposed amendments to the Act Governing Food Sanitation to be put on the plenary agenda for yesterday and next Tuesday ... President Ma Ying-jeou (^E) on Wednesday said he welcomed the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Therapeutic feeding helps children in Ethiopia Nov 14, 2009
More aid neededBesides supporting decentralized treatment like the service provided by the health extension workers of Anja Jaffa, UNICEF is responding to the situation in Ethiopia with other interventions in a range of areas including emergency nutrition, health, water and sanitation, child protection and education. However, the nutrition emergency remains dire. (AlertNet)
Health care protesters Nov 13, 2009
When they turned their backs on taking care of their own citizens' needs - back then the simple daily need of food and sanitation - the people revolted and the empires fell. We seem to have a mindset from the Republicans and the conservatives that do not think of their neighbors nor of the impact on our society when they use fear to downplay the needs of the less fortunate. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Humanitarian update on Guinea Nov 13, 2009
The UN on 9 November approved $416,056 from its Central Emergency Response Fund for a UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) project to restore medical supplies, stock public hospitals, help treat people wounded in the 28 September violence and address nutritional and water and sanitation needs. Following the December coup d. (AlertNet)
Sex, Alcohol, Fat Among World's Big Killers: WHO Nov 13, 2009
Poor childhood nutrition, unsafe sex, alcohol, bad sanitation and hygiene, and high blood pressure are to blame for around a quarter of the 60 million premature deaths around the world each year, the WHO said in a report ... "The poorest countries still face a high and concentrated burden from poverty, undernutrition, unsafe sex, unsafe water and sanitation," it said. (MEDLINEplus)
City opens camp for homeless Nov 13, 2009
The campground has portable toilets and garbage bins for proper sanitation. The six campers living there as of Wednesday have a good rapport with one another, Randlett said. (Juneau Empire)
Prejean scolds Larry King during interview Nov 13, 2009
Sanitation workers sorted through 10 tons of trash to recover a wedding ring accidentally thrown away by a New Jersey couple. Watch Willie on "Way Too Early with Willie Geist" at 5:30am ET and then on "Morning Joe" from 6-9am ET, weekdays on MSNBC.. (MSNBC -- Television)
Africa: Taking the Lead On Water Nov 12, 2009
The ongoing Second Africa Water Week taking place in Midrand, South Africa, gathers water ministers, U.N agencies, development partners, civil society and the private sector to discuss water and sanitation ... "There will be four themes. First, financing water and sanitation infrastructure. We are also going to be discussing managing trans-boundary waters. We share the rivers in Africa, so we share the water. "(Third), climate change adaptation ... "The last theme will be how do we deal with the... (allAfrica.com)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Nov 12, 2009
Sanitation workers have sorted through 10 tonnes of rubbish to recover a diamond wedding ring and an engagement ring that was accidentally thrown away by a New Jersey couple. Scientists in South Africa have hailed the discovery of a huge new dinosaur, Aardonyx celestae, that predates the giants of the Jurassic period. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
* Ma urges caution on blocking US beef Nov 12, 2009
As the legislature is planning to complete the amendments to the Act Governing Food Sanitation (~zk) around Tuesday, Ma yesterday said the government could adopt administrative measures and strengthen inspections to block the import of controversial US beef products, but the legislation could not stipulate a ban because it would violate the protocol. But if consumers dont eat or buy and importers dont bring in the products, we will not be violating the protocol, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
County budget is flat for 2010 Nov 12, 2009
The Quorum Court s three standing committees Road and Sanitation, Government Affairs and Elected Officials and Public Service met later Tuesday to discuss the portions of the budget for which each is responsible. Then the Budget committee comprising the chairmen of the other three committees will meet to make revisions based on the committees recommendations. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Woman, 76, struck by city truck Nov 12, 2009
Boston Public Works Commissioner Dennis Royer said the driver of the pickup, a sanitation inspector who has been a city employee for only a few weeks, was extremely upset by the collision. He said that she had a clean driving record and that she told supervisors the woman walked in front of her truck. (Boston Globe)
The African Development Bank Extends Its Support to the Wastewater Sector in Egypt Nov 12, 2009
"We take pride in our collaboration with the Government of Egypt on financing this strategic project. The primary objective is to strengthen the efforts made by the Egyptian Government towards wider and improved coverage of sanitation services in the country, thereby contributing to better living and health conditions for the population and ultimately a cleaner environment." stated Mr. Jacob Kolster, Regional Director, African Development Bank ... "This project is fully aligned with the... (allAfrica.com)
ICRC calls for more action to help internally displaced people outside camps Nov 12, 2009
The ICRC provides displaced people with food and essential household items, livelihood and agriculture support, and emergency water, sanitation and health-care services. Number of people internally displaced by conflict or violence as of December 2008 according to an Internally Displaced Monitoring Centre estimate. (AlertNet)
Bizarre Michael Jackson seance on British TV Nov 12, 2009
Lauren Johnson, 12, has been sneezing about 10 times a minute for several weeks, and no one, including doctors, a psychologist and a hypnotist, seems to be able to stop it (MSNBC -- Television)
* DPP denies telling US it is using beef as political tool Nov 11, 2009
DPP Legislator Ker Chien-ming (_) accused the KMT of engaging in a smear campaign and said that it was using the beef issue as a smoke screen to evade its promise to pass the proposed amendment on the Act Governing Food Sanitation (~zk). The Legislatures Procedure Committee yesterday scheduled a number of proposed amendments to the Act Governing Food Sanitation to be put on Fridays plenary agenda. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lake Land approves lease for Adult Education Center Nov 11, 2009
The center offers general education courses, instruction in business, office and computer classes, vocational skills, parenting skills, a certified nursing assistant program and instruction in food service sanitation, Von Behren said. In addition, the facility will continue to offer child care for children of students and bus service with six buses. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CPJ wants a playoff system Nov 11, 2009
I think that there might be positions open in garbage collection and sanitation engineering in Atlanta, but that might be all that a person with a uga degree is qualified for. Savannah Jacket. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UNICEF Event Addresses Child Mortality Nov 11, 2009
The goals aim to reduce child mortality under the age of five, to reduce the number of people who do not have access to clean water and basic sanitation and to make sure all children have access to basic education by target dates. The goals are focusing on the youngest because reports show that they are the better long-term investments. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Be safe while dining out Nov 11, 2009
And with government sanitation inspection scores on display for customers to see, its good business to get good grades, I wouldnt eat anywhere with a sanitation score lower than an A, says noted food-safety expert Missy Cody, professor emeritus at Georgia State University ... Health inspection sanitation certificate displayed ... Gloves give you the illusion of sanitation, not the real thing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
* US beef ban could cost Taiwan its credibility Nov 11, 2009
Legislators across party lines have agreed to amend the Act Governing Food Sanitation (~zk) and ban imports of cow organs and ground beef from the US by Nov. 17 ... If the amendment to the food sanitation act is passed, it will no longer be a question of whether domestic law overrides international protocols, but rather a case of reneging on a protocol signed under the WTO framework. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness Nov 10, 2009
"The cruising industry takes the sanitation of its vessels and the mitigation of all gastrointestinal illnesses, including norovirus, very seriously," the statement read. "Our comprehensive public health and sanitation procedures -- which go above and beyond this study's focus on public restrooms -- are highly effective in maintaining healthy settings for families on vacation. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the vast majority of norovirus outbreaks take... (MEDLINEplus)
Wellness Center "no shows" Nov 10, 2009
Commissioners also took time to honor local food service workers for making strides in food protection and sanitation practices. Four restaurants, Fuddrucker s in Music City Mall, Bush s Chicken at 3901 N. Grandview Ave., Ogi s at 4555 E. University Blvd. and Love s Travel Stop at 1901 West Interstate 20, were lauded. (Odessa American, TX)
Kenya: Govt Hopes to End Malaria by 2017 Nov 10, 2009
The goal was announced by Beth Mugo, minister of public health and sanitation, at the opening of last week's 5th MIM Pan African Malaria conference in Nairobi. Implementation will be steered by a National Malaria Strategy (NMS), which the government launched at a separate event. (allAfrica.com)
* Politicians, civic groups to stage anti-beef protest Nov 10, 2009
The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and Democratic Progressive Party caucuses reached a consensus earlier this month to amend the Act Governing Food Sanitation (~zk) next week to prevent bone-in beef and beef organs from infected countries from being imported. However, there has been speculation that the KMT caucus might eventually withdraw from the deal given pressure from top officials in the government. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
NPP & 6bn contract scam Nov 10, 2009
He noted that putting in place sustainable systems and strategies to mitigate the problems of malnutrition, poor sanitation, unsafe water, poverty, relative high infant and maternal mortality, large inequity in access to quality healthcare delivery, between the urban rich and the rural poor, as well as the perennial shortage of healthcare personnel, must also be addressed. He stressed the governments commitment to the implementation of the one-time health insurance premium payment, as a... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Andy Declares War on War Nov 9, 2009
"War is not necessary. By now, we should have understood and learned that lesson well. by livchief November 8, 2009 11:49 PM EST Andy As an American and a veteren I am insulted by your comments tonight. You especially insult the memory of your eight classmates. If not for them, and others like them you, would have delivered your diatribe in German, Japanese or with a British accent tonight. It seems you have forgotten the reason some wars have been fought - FREEDOM! I will never again watch you... (CBS News)
Streetscape resolution Nov 8, 2009
Five awards from the Ector County Health Department for food service establishments for "food protection and conscientious sanitation practices.". Proclaiming November "Official Home Care and Hospice" month. (Odessa American, TX)
