Thousands Displaced by Floods in Ethiopia Aug 26, 2008
According to the United Nations, more then 100,000 people were affected by floods in Ethiopia last year and 17 died of waterborne diseases. Akway said crocodiles had hampered rescue efforts. (Planet Ark, United States)
Thousands flee Nepal flood waters Aug 22, 2008
Health officials are now concerned about an outbreak of waterborne diseases - they say six people have died so far. Many people suffering from diarrhoea and fever have been taken to the district hospital, police said. (BBC News)
Micro sewage plants to curb pollution Aug 20, 2008
With septic tanks channeling wastewater into the ground, the groundwater becomes contaminated with bacteria which can cause waterborne diseases, such as diarrhea, typhoid, leptospirosis and polio. So far this year (to mid August), some 7,400 cases of diarrhea among Jakarta residents have been recorded by the Health Agency. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
In Kenya slum, sun and sewage equals progress Aug 19, 2008
Kenyan chemist David Kariuki says that in areas where the project has taken off, local clinics have seen a 90 percent reduction in the number of patients with waterborne diseases ... She says in the seven years since the program was launched, deaths of neighborhood children from waterborne diseases have fallen from about 20 per year to two or three. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Officials disagree on water safety warnings at Lake (1) Aug 18, 2008
7 million cases of mild to severe infectious waterborne diseases each year. Symptoms associated with E. coli include diarrhea, stomach cramps and nausea. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
WATER SHORTAGES Aug 10, 2008
The outbreak of waterborne diseases has also been exacerbated by the failure of ZANU-PF appointed commissioners to ensure refuse collection. Harare's city health services director, Stanley Mungofa, announced this week that the eastern parts of the capital had been hit by another diarrhoea outbreak, but did not provide statistics. (AlertNet)
Turning plastic trash into valuable products Aug 5, 2008
This gave added impetus to the green program's importance in protecting the area's environment as well as preventing floods and the spread of waterborne diseases. In practice, each environment cadre is responsible for managing trash from 10 families. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Correction: Cyclone Nargis Survivors in Myanmar Continue to Receive ADRA Assistance Jul 24, 2008
ADRA has also increased its sanitation activities through a second grant from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), which will further combat the spread of waterborne diseases in the township and reduce illness through improved sanitation. The project will construct a total of 1,550 latrines and more than 350 waste disposal pits and cement washing areas. (AlertNet)
Students teach kids dangers of 'gutka' in India Jul 24, 2008
If you are an innovative student from the University of Southern California, the answer might be spending going to India, providing innovative water treatment measures to mitigate the spread of waterborne diseases, or educating locals on how to prevent oral cancer. The USC Stevens Institute for Innovation has partnered with the Deshpande Foundation, a prominent philanthropic foundation focused on innovation and international development, to help student innovators develop scalable ideas for... (CNN -- Health)
Local Rotarians unite to bring ‘Living Water’ to West Africa Jul 17, 2008
Nadolski said that more than five million people worldwide will die from waterborne diseases this year, most of whom are children under age 5. Living Water states that unsafe water is more than just a medical problem, but an economic, social and educational issue as well. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Survival of the sudsiest Jul 13, 2008
"The search for unpolluted drinking water is as old as civilization itself. As soon as there were mass human settlements, waterborne diseases like dysentery became a crucial population bottleneck. For much of human history, the solution to this chronic public-health issue was not purifying the water supply. The solution was to drink alcohol.". Often the most pure fluid available was alcohol - in beer and, later, wine - which has antibacterial properties. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Improve Osu, Awodome cemeteries security - GEAA urges AMA Jul 13, 2008
He stated that the Association was in contact with the German Embassy for funding for the project to curb waterborne diseases in the area. On behalf of the GEAA he commended the AMA for enforcing its "Stop Work and Remove" order on the development of one of the two buildings, which posed a threat to the public at Cow Lane in Accra. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Flow of stench Jul 4, 2008
"People need to be educated on how to take good care of the water they fetch to avoid contamination,'' he says. Worryingly, though, the Alemus do not boil the water since they believe that it is clean simply because it is piped. But they fear for the health of their children, especially the infant. Yosef Asfau, a general practitioner working at a hospital in the city, says that the constant stench hanging over the house is likely to cause rhinitis (allergy of the nose), sinusitis (allergy of the... (BBC News -- Africa)
16,000 acres under water Jun 25, 2008
Hancock County Health Department has new information on its Web site, , including information about Carbon Black, waterborne diseases and after-the-flood information. Call the Hancock County Health Department at 217-357-2171 for more information. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Floodwaters receding in Assam Jun 18, 2008
GUWAHATI: Thousands of people were returning to their homes in Assam on Wednesday with floodwaters receding as authorities sounded a health alert to prevent the outbreak of any waterborne diseases ... "Teams of doctors and paramedics are on full alert and visiting flood-hit areas, although there are no reports of any outbreak of waterborne diseases," Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. (India Times, India -- Community News)
25 killed, 200000 displaced in northeast floods Jun 18, 2008
Thousands returned home in Assam as floodwaters receded, even as a health alert was sounded to prevent the outbreak of any waterborne diseases. Indo-Asian News ServiceGuwahati, June 16, 2008First Published: 09:38 IST(16/6/2008)Last Updated: 09:40 IST(16/6/2008). (Hindustan Times)
Monsoon floods kill 29 in India Jun 18, 2008
Teams of doctors and paramedics left for 100 makeshift relief camps in the two districts to prevent the outbreak of malaria, dengue fever, cholera and other waterborne diseases, he said. Assam is prone to flooding. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
CORRECTING and REPLACING American Express Announces the Return of Members Project(R) with New Ways for Cardmembers to Develop Project Ideas and Spread the Word Jun 18, 2008
At the conclusion of the project, Members Project funding will help to significantly reduce waterborne diseases by promoting household water treatment, safe storage and a healthy environment, and will additionally provide safe water to more than 3. 5 million people for at least two years. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Is tap water safe for expectant mothers? Jun 4, 2008
Water chlorination is a widely used and efficient method to disinfect drinking water and reduce the occurrence of waterborne diseases. However, numerous studies have revealed the presence of many chlorination by-products in the water. (innovations report)
Babies exposed to chlorinated water at risk of heart problems Jun 3, 2008
Chlorination has been a major public health success, cutting waterborne diseases, but he says that earlier work may have missed this effect by not using specific categories of birth defect. "While the benefits of water chlorination are quite evident, more research needs to be carried out to determine these side-effects," he says. (Telegraph.co.uk)
* World News Quick Take Jun 1, 2008
Last year, scores of people there died from weeks of heavy rainfall and the waterborne diseases that followed it. Ministry of Information spokesman Zemedhun Tekle said the Jijiga airport was also flooded from the downpour on Thursday night and rescue mission teams were being ferried by helicopter. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Aid workers enter Myanmar May 30, 2008
"The longer it goes on, the greater the suffering of the people... The need for clean water is enormous. As time passes, the danger for waterborne diseases increases.". Hopeful. (iAfrica.com)
Aid workers head to Myanmar delta as more visas granted May 29, 2008
"The longer it goes on, the greater the suffering of the people ... As time passes, the danger for waterborne diseases increases.". Richard Horsey, spokesman for the UN's emergency relief arm, said the situation was "tentatively positive", with international UN staff able to move into the delta after giving the regime 48 hours' notice. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Myanmar gives Thai, Indian doctors permission to enter cyclone-ravaged country May 17, 2008
Access to regular supplies of safe drinking water and proper sanitation is essential for preventing waterborne diseases like cholera, which spreads rapidly through water contaminated with feces. Malaria and dengue fever outbreaks also will be a major concern in the coming weeks after mosquitoes have time to breed in the stagnant water that flooded the low-lying delta region. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Estimated 3.2 Million Burmese Potentially Affected By Cyclone May 16, 2008
Major health threats for cyclone survivors include waterborne diseases such as typhoid, which has already been reported in some areas and potential outbreaks of dysentery from cholera and E. coli. Measles outbreaks, which are common in settings of mass displacement, are a concern for children and a possible threat. (Science Daily)
As Asia Reels From Twin Disasters, World Vision Expands Response May 14, 2008
Staff on the ground are already seeing cases of waterborne diseases, and the health status of children is of critical concern. The international aid agency's local team has been working around the clock to assist more than 100,000 children and adults with things like water, clothing and temporary shelters. (PR Newswire)
'Nightmare' forrelief efforts May 10, 2008
U.N. health officials warned of a growing risk of waterborne diseases. Six days after the storm, the combined effort of relief agencies and Myanmar's government had delivered aid to only 220,000 of an estimated 1. (MSNBC -- International)
Relief falls far short in Myanmar, aid organizers say May 10, 2008
U.N. health officials warned of a growing risk of waterborne diseases. NATION/WORLD Latest Headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Myanmar cyclone relief trickles in May 7, 2008
"The big concern is waterborne diseases. So that's why it's crucial to get safe water in. Then mosquito nets, cooking kits and clothing in the next few days."Food is not an emergency priority. Water and shelter are. (MSNBC -- Race)
More of this story May 6, 2008
There were reports of a large number of children coming in with waterborne diseases and Gunther visited the area and saw what the problem was and figured out a solution, Burke said. It s already having an impact, and now with this grant, it s only going to make things better for more and more people. (Newport Daily News, RI)
'Only SC can save Ganges' May 3, 2008
"Wastewater treatment is critical to protecting human health from waterborne diseases. The Ganges River is a major source of disease burden in that region," Ford said. Hamner said MSU and a government lab in India each sampled the Ganges and found enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) bacteria. (India Times)
Mozambique: Officials Master Floods - But Battle to Contain Diseases That Follow May 3, 2008
However, the international relief organisation, M;decins Sans Fronti;res (Doctors Without Borders, MSF), says that at least 72 people have died of cholera and an equal number because of other waterborne diseases such as dysentery. The numbers reveal that while Mozambican authorities have learned to mitigate the immediate consequences of massive floods, they are still struggling to cope with diseases that inevitably spread in the aftermath of such flooding. (allAfrica.com)
Fast Facts: Uganda May 2, 2008
Major infectious diseases: degree of risk: very high food or waterborne diseases: bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever vectorborne diseases: malaria and African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) are high risks in some locations water contact disease: schistosomiasis (2007). Nationality: noun: Ugandan(s) adjective: Ugandan. (CBS News -- World)
Montana State University research reaches Supreme Court of India May 2, 2008
"Wastewater treatment is critical to protecting human health from waterborne diseases," Ford said. "The Ganges River is a major source of disease burden in that region.". (EurekAlert!)
Africa needs action on climate change disease burdenAddis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Africa's policy makers need to take a proactive stance in view of the drasticclimatic upheaval across the globe and the increased disease burden it inflictson populations, AfricanEconomic Research Consortium (AERC) Executive Director William Lyakurwa said here Monday. 07/04/2008 Full Text... Apr 8, 2008
Meanwhile, floods in Africa have tended to increase the transmission of vector-b orne diseases such as malaria, dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever, yellow fever, and West Nile fever besides waterborne diseases such as typhoid, cholera and hepatitis A.. "It is important to keep in mind that nearly all of the impacts of climate chang e in Africa are exacerbated by inappropriate policy choices."Such choices arise from the 'they-did-it-why-can't-we' syndrome and from the id ea that business may... (Panapress.com)
IRAQ: "Pressing need" for drinking water in Basra as curfew bites Mar 27, 2008
"This is a catastrophe that could lead to a huge problem as we are entering summer and, of course, if it continues like this, it will lead to waterborne diseases including diarrhoea," he said. "All aspects of life have been paralysed with the closure of schools, government offices and markets due to clashes that have forced people indoors with not enough food as there was no prior notice for this operation," said al-Tamimi. (AlertNet)
Namibia: Cholera Cases Rise Mar 18, 2008
Health Director for the Northern Regions, Dr Naftali Hamata, yesterday said the north is in short supply of water purification sachets and thousands of people risk contracting waterborne diseases. Since floods started a month ago, two people have died of cholera in the Ohangwena Region while hundreds more have been treated for mild diarrhoea in the Omusati and Oshana regions. (allAfrica.com)
IRAQ: Baghdad residents' health at risk for lack of water, sewage systems Mar 17, 2008
According to Khawla Salih Amir of Baghdad's Health Directorate, at least 200-250 cases of waterborne diseases are being treated each week in the capital's hospitals. "They are all poor people who cannot afford to buy bottled water and cannot boil their drinking water because of the soaring prices of calor gas; they are forced to drink directly from the tap," Khawla told IRIN.. (AlertNet)
New Technique Puts DNA Profiling Of E. Coli On Fast Track Mar 15, 2008
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of National Institutes of Health through Food and Waterborne Diseases Integrated Research Network supported this research. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS.. (Science Daily)
AP: Water Makes US Troops in Iraq Sick Mar 10, 2008
In addition, military medical records - tied to no particular base in Iraq - showed 26 cases of food and waterborne diseases, including hepatitis, giardiasis and typhoid fever. . (New York Post)
ACCHU fourth quarter and year-end health data released Mar 4, 2008
Specifically, the quarterly report termed To Your Health collects data that includes numerical incidence of miscellaneous food and waterborne diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, assaults, domestic violence, child abuse, DWIs, unemployment figures, Help Center food distribution, and average restaurant inspection scores. I think that part of what we re doing here with these reports is educating the public that these are the numbers that we re seeing in this community, stated Lowrance. (Mexico Ledger, MO)
TechnoServe provides water filters for farmers Feb 29, 2008
Mr. Mwinkaara said it was the hope of the NGO and Guinness Ghana that the filters and boreholes would help reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases among farmers in the flood affected communities. He urged farmers to reciprocate the gesture by taking their farming activities seriously to enable them to earn more money for themselves. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Zambia: Economic Gains Bring New Challenges - President Feb 26, 2008
com: Zambia: 'Economic Gains Have Spawned New Battles' (Page 1 of 1). Use our pull-down menus to find more stories. (allAfrica.com)
Looking beyond poverty Feb 19, 2008
According to the CIA World Factbook, the risk of waterborne diseases in Cameroon is very high. Diseases include bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A and typhoid fever. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Kufuor: Health care integral to human devt Feb 15, 2008
"These are ongoing in all the regions. They include the Accra-Weija-Kpong loop which is under construction and will be completed this year to bring great relief to people of the capital, the Kwanyaku Water Supply Expansion Project, the Cape Coast Water Supply Expansion Project and the Tamale Water Expansion Project, the Kumasi Water Supply Project and the Koforidua Water Supply Project. "Plans for Sunyani are almost completed," President Kufuor said, adding, this was expected to radically tackle... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Glen Ellen news Feb 5, 2008
The World Health Organization reports that twelve million people die each year from lack of safe drinking water, including more than 3 million who die from waterborne diseases. Africare says that of all the renewable water available in Africa each year, only 4 percent is used because most Africans lack wells, canals, pumps, reservoirs and other irrigation systems. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Durban to probe polluted rivers Feb 4, 2008
The programme raised questions on whether an epidemic of waterborne diseases from river pollution throughout South Africa was likely to become the next national crisis after the recent Eskom power blackouts. Carte Blanche also suggested that the recent fish kill at the Durban harbour was a result of a major build-up of sewage draining into the port from local rivers mainly as a result of overloaded sewerage systems or broken pipes. (iAfrica.com)
Durban's E.coli river shock Jan 31, 2008
Apart from the real possibility of gastro-intestinal sicknesses such as "Dusi-guts", his report also points to the potential for spreading more serious waterborne diseases including hepatitis, typhoid and dysentery. In the lower reaches of the Mbokodweni River, south of Durban, there were reports of children developing welts or sores on their skin from playing in the highly-polluted water. (iAfrica.com)
Heavy Rains Kill 17 Canoeing on Zambia Lake Jan 22, 2008
Zambia declared a national disaster last week and officials said they feared the outbreak of waterborne diseases such as cholera. The government has appealed for US$13 million in emergency funds from Western donors to cope with the crisis and the Road Development Agency (RDA) said it planned to spend about US$15. (Planet Ark, United States)
ZIMBABWE: Harare cuts all water supplies to residents Jan 15, 2008
There are fears that the week-long blanket water cut could lead to increased health risks from waterborne diseases, although many residents in the capital have been receiving heavily discoloured water for the past month ... "The current government-appointed commission running the city of Harare has also failed to deliver, as refuse has not been collected for several months, making it possible for waterborne diseases to spread." ... Johnny Rodrigues, chairman of the watchdog organisation, the... (AlertNet)
Mozambique begins flood mission Jan 13, 2008
Aid agencies are warning of food shortages and waterborne diseases. The number of people affected by the floods is unclear but an estimated 50,000 people have been evacuated so far in Mozambique. (BBC News -- Africa)
Zambezi floods expected to worsen Jan 12, 2008
Damage to crops and roads has raised fears of food shortages, and aid agencies have also warned of increased risk of waterborne diseases and diseases caused by poor sanitation. In Mozambique, six people are known to have died - four drowned and two were killed by crocodiles. (BBC News)
Zimbabwe::Flooding Claims More Lives Jan 4, 2008
"We are deeply concerned that this situation if left unattended to for a longer period, might lead to an increase in malaria cases and outbreaks of cholera and other waterborne diseases," Zulu said. But Canisius Banda, Ministry of Health spokesperson, said government had stepped up measures to avert any possible outbreaks of diseases. (allAfrica.com)
Malawi: Crocodiles Make Fetching Water a Life Threatening Experience Dec 27, 2007
The water quality from the river is itself poor: waterborne diseases such as cholera, diarrhea and dysentery are perennial problems in the area. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) recorded over 4,000 cases of cholera, a disease associated with poor sanitation, and lack of hygiene and access to potable water, in the Shire region over a three month period last year. (allAfrica.com)
Solar-based water treatment project Dec 21, 2007
Mrs Lydia Adajawa, Presbyter Executive of the Church said the project ought to be approached in the context that "nothing replaces water", and the fact that waterborne diseases continued to be a major hurdle to good health in rural communities ... Dr Nfodwo said the technology, had the ability of making turbid water clean and free of bacteria, which caused diarrhoea and other waterborne diseases including guinea worm. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kenya: Turning Trash Into Cash Dec 20, 2007
This led to an increase in waterborne diseases, and also opened the door to other health risks. According to the KEMA website, 4,500 households subscribe to the association, which employs some 400 people to collect and recycle garbage from the suburbs and slums of eastern Nairobi. (allAfrica.com)
Democratic Rep. of the Congo Dec 10, 2007
HIV/AIDS - deaths: 100,000 (2003 est.) 00000DF3 Major infectious diseases: degree of risk: very high food or waterborne diseases: bacterial and protozoal diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever vectorborne diseases: malaria, plague, and African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) are high risks in some locations water contact disease: schistosomiasis (2007). Nationality: noun: Congolese (singular and plural) adjective: Congolese or Congo. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
ACTIONAID UPDATE: RESPONDING TO THE HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN EASTERN DRC Dec 5, 2007
There is also an urgent need for jerry cans to store safe water and also help limit the spread of waterborne diseases. ActionAid is on the ground responding to the situation to help the people with jerry cans to carry water. (AlertNet)
Living Water Canada launches new Christmas campaign to provide clean water to the poor Dec 3, 2007
More than five million people die from waterborne diseases each year - 10 times the number killed in wars around the globe. A child dies every 15 seconds from water-related diseases. (Canada Newswire)
PNG flood survivors warned about crocs Nov 30, 2007
Relief officials are working to prevent an outbreak of waterborne diseases and ensure food supplies reach the most needy. Provincial authorities plan to issue public radio warnings about roving snakes and crocodiles flushed from their usual habitats by floodwaters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
UNHCR donates to flood victims Nov 28, 2007
He said these interventions would help prevent the outbreak of Malaria, Cholera and waterborne diseases in the affected areas. Receiving the items' Nana Obiri Boahene, Minister of State at the Ministry of Interior appealed for more support and assured the donors that the items would be used judiciously to ensure that every single item was accounted for. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
En Tabasco, inundaciones dejan miles de v?ctimas Nov 28, 2007
Now, health authorities are worried about an outbreak of waterborne diseases. The Mexican military installed temporary shelters and kitchens to feed thousands of victims. (Nogales International, AZ)
PNG floods expose WWII bombs and shells Nov 26, 2007
AusAID and other international relief agencies are assisting PNG authorities in getting aid to stricken villagers to prevent feared outbreaks of waterborne diseases or starvation. AusAID field coordinator Bill Costello said no major disease outbreaks had been reported, but injured people in remote areas needed to be evacuated to hospitals and cases of diarrhoea were rising. (NEWS.com.au)
Bangladesh cyclone victims in need Nov 24, 2007
With most wells of safe drinking water ruined by the cyclone, the need for clean drinking water was becoming critical to ward off deadly waterborne diseases. "We are concerned about diarrhea," said Renata Dessallien, the top U.N. official in Bangladesh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
US Naval Ship Arrives in Bangladesh Nov 23, 2007
With many drinking water wells destroyed by the cyclone, the need for clean water was becoming critical to ward off deadly waterborne diseases such as cholera and severe diarrhea. A week after the storm, bodies were also still washing ashore. (Time.com)
