Illness rises with heat Nov 22, 2009
The Harvard centre also found climate change will increase deaths from heatwaves, raise the incidence of waterborne diseases and spread afflictions such as Lyme disease and malaria. Dislocation and job losses caused by changing climate might contribute to depression and anxiety disorders. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Kidney Stones, Malaria, Lyme Disease Linked to Changing Climate in Study Nov 20, 2009
The Harvard center also found climate change will increase deaths from heat waves, raise the incidence of waterborne diseases and spread afflictions such as Lyme disease and malaria. Dislocation and job losses spurred by changing climate may contribute to depression and anxiety disorders, the researchers said. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Toilet - A very essential part of every home Nov 19, 2009
Next to providing adequate sanitation facilities, it is the key to preventing waterborne diseases. Improving sanitation facilities and promoting hygiene in schools has, however, benefited both learning and the health of some school going children. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Deadly landslide near Kilimanjaro Nov 16, 2009
U.N. warned east Africa is facing mudslides, crop destruction and waterborne diseases related to El Nino weather patterns ... U.N. officials warned last month that east Africa is facing mudslides, crop destruction and waterborne diseases as a result of heavy downpour triggered by El Nino weather patterns. (CNN -- International)
Kenya: Floods Displace Hundreds of Families Oct 30, 2009
Jillo Galgalo, one of those displaced by the floods in Magarini, said they lacked clean water for domestic use and were at risk of infection from waterborne diseases. "Most pit latrines have been washed away because nobody expected any floods to occur this soon," Galgalo said. (allAfrica.com)
Somalia: 'Too Much, Too Soon' As 15,000 Flee Floods Oct 30, 2009
There are fears that with the rains mosquitoes and waterborne diseases will not be far behind, he warned. This report does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations. (allAfrica.com)
Heavy rains ravish hunger stricken East Africa Oct 29, 2009
Waterborne diseases like malaria, cholera and dengue fever can severely affect the local population, as they are already exhausted from malnutrition and other health issues, and resistance levels are very low. The IFRC is now working to increase its disaster preparedness in areas at risk, especially in terms of medical supplies and water- and sanitation items. (AlertNet)
Illness persists in wake of Manila typhoons Oct 26, 2009
MANILA - A month after parts of the Philippines were hit hard by successive typhoons, tens of thousands of people remain homeless and more than 150 have been killed by waterborne diseases, officials said. Relief workers are particularly concerned about children in evacuation camps in towns and cities in the Manila metropolitan area that remain flooded. (Boston Globe)
Sumatra diary Oct 10, 2009
The media always seem to dwell on the threat of waterborne diseases but quite often it can be water scarcity that is the immediate problem. Thousands of people are now reliant upon their neighbours for well-water or are spending a few hours each day walking miles just to carry home a few containers of dirty river water for washing. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Over 60 Schools in Senegal Still Flooded Oct 10, 2009
To date Dakar has not seen an outbreak of waterborne diseases such as cholera, but malaria and skin infections are widespread, with some cases of diarrhoea, according to Oxfam, other aid agencies and government health officials. Aid agencies, with government help, have distributed emergency kits including mosquito nets, blankets and water sterilization tablets. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Lack of Clean Groundwater a Health Threat Oct 10, 2009
According to experts there are still millions of people living in rural Zimbabwe with no access to clean water and who are susceptible to waterborne diseases ... Only a few Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries are monitoring and properly managing groundwater, exposing millions of people living in rural areas with no access to clean water to waterborne diseases, experts say ... The failure by many SADC countries to adequately deal with groundwater management could fuel the... (allAfrica.com)
Sanitation Crisis Runs Deep in Africa, Asia [interview] Oct 3, 2009
In addition, polluted water and an inadequate water supply for people to wash their hands cause waterborne diseases, which ultimately prevents people from working. Unemployment then increases the poverty level. (allAfrica.com)
Soldier's Grove a 'water-wise' community Sep 19, 2009
The American Rivers report, Natural Security: how sustainable water strategies are preparing communities for a changing climate, comes as Congress is gearing up to consider a climate bill including so-called adaptation measures that will help communities get ready for the floods, droughts and waterborne diseases that come with global warming. The report also credited Portland, Ore. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Swaziland: Sunshine Brings the Gift of Water Sep 16, 2009
Waterborne diseases such as diarrhoea were the order of the day, because the children were drinking contaminated water both at school and home. The high turnover of teachers and nurses was mainly attributed to the lack of water in the area. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Farmers See Opportunities And Risks As El Nino Rains Loom Sep 15, 2009
"Soon after the floods pass, there will be waterborne diseases, contamination of water sources and other effects.". Like other relief agencies and the government, KRCS has designed a preparedness plan that includes training members from its 62 branches in emergency response in health, water and sanitation, relief, logistics, communication and reporting. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Hope and Fear Ahead of El Nino Rains Sep 10, 2009
"Soon after the floods pass, there will be waterborne diseases, contamination of water sources and other effects.". Rapid response. (allAfrica.com)
West Africa flooding affects 600,000 Sep 10, 2009
The UN has not yet received reports of waterborne diseases, but a real threat exists of diarrhea or, worse, cholera. The UN World Food Programme said on September 8 that it has begun distributing food to tens of thousands of homeless flood victims. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Holliston well affected by surface water; officials say it's still safe to drink Sep 4, 2009
In a public notice, officials said testing on Aug. 26 by the state Department of Environmental Protection determined that one of the wells had been "under the influence" of surface water and at risk of waterborne diseases and bacteria ... On August 26, 2009, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP) determined that water provided by one of our ground water wells is under the influence of surface water and at risk to waterborne diseases and viruses. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Floods Wreak Havoc Across West Africa Sep 1, 2009
In Senegal UNICEF is supporting an awareness campaign including radio spots, home visits and other activities to educate about prevention of waterborne diseases, as well as supporting the Health Ministry in anti-cholera efforts, Kane said. In Pikine a young girl shouted repeatedly to IRIN: We do not sleep well at all. (allAfrica.com)
Pools may be harmful to health Aug 30, 2009
Hundreds of public swimming pools and spas in the Atlanta area have been closed for critical health violations this summer, conditions that potentially put bathers at risk of catching waterborne diseases. While many pools pass all inspections, inspectors found no chlorine in the water at least 75 times just in Gwinnett County. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Coliform found in water, city to chlorinate Aug 26, 2009
Background/ overview: Biological organisms are among the oldest health threats to drinking water quality and the agents currently responsible for most waterborne diseases ... Health effects: Symptoms of waterborne diseases may include gastrointestinal illnesses such as severe diarrhea, nausea, and possibly jaundice as well as associated headaches and fatigue. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Kenya: Food Keeps Schools Open Aug 22, 2009
This could trigger waterborne diseases, increase resource-based conflict, disease outbreaks and displacement of people due to high mobility among pastoral communities. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
DCE assures of fair distribution of projects Aug 15, 2009
He said the poor water system had caused some of the people to be infected with waterborne diseases and appealed to the district assembly to build some boreholes for the communities. Mr Baffoe appealed to the assembly to build a clinic at Nyinase to serve the people and the other five communities. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Letters to the Magazine Editor Aug 2, 2009
Consumers can drink from virtually any public water tap in the country without fear of contracting waterborne diseases that kill millions of people annually in other parts of the world. A safe, sustainable water supply is fundamental to successful economic growth and prosperity, which, in turn, creates jobs and an expanding local tax base. (Boston Globe)
Rwanda: Water Rationing Warning as Drought Bites Jul 4, 2009
Inadequate water supply puts densely populated areas at risk of waterborne diseases, including cholera and dysentery. Godie Kwizera, a resident of Gatuna area near the border with Uganda, said water shortages had forced some residents to resort to unsafe water sources such as streams. (allAfrica.com)
Climate change is already having an impact in the midwest and across the US Jun 17, 2009
Heavy downpours can overload drainage systems and water treatment facilities, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases, he said. The Great Lakes, which contain 20 percent of the planet's fresh surface water, will also be affected by the changing climate, Wuebbles said. (EurekAlert!)
'Game-changer': Report on climate change urges action Jun 17, 2009
Public health effects include increased heat stress, waterborne diseases, poor air quality, extreme weather events, and diseases transmitted by insects and rodents. "I think the report's findings underline the urgency of dealing with global warming now. The impacts are already being felt, and will only get worse," says David Doniger of the Natural Resources Defense Council in Washington, D.C.. (USA Today -- Tech)
U.S. needs to catch up on infrastructure May 29, 2009
Collapse or closure of highway bridges, failure of dams and levees, outbreaks of waterborne diseases, repeated blackouts and increasingly delayed flights indicate that our infrastructure is no longer the global standard. The deterioration of our infrastructure systems will continue, and may accelerate, if we do not act boldly and swiftly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Zambia: Seed Kernel Sanitizes Water May 19, 2009
Indeed, the use of chlorine has been in force for some time and it has helped in reducing the problems emanating from waterborne diseases. As water has been known to be life, several researches have been conducted to find ways of making it clean and safe. (allAfrica.com)
Burundi: Heavy Rains Displace Returnees, IDPs Apr 30, 2009
Some residents have complained of waterborne diseases, such as diarrhoea and roundworms. "Our children are now throwing up worms and others have malaria," Nsabimana said. (allAfrica.com)
Former Oklahoma Water Treatment Supervisor Pleads Guilty for Falsifying Drinking Water Safety Reports Apr 30, 2009
If turbidity, the measure of clarity of drinking water, or chlorine levels are not within levels required by the Safe Drinking Water Act, there is a potential risk that the water could retain microorganisms that carry waterborne diseases. Gauntt admitted that he recorded levels in the monthly operating report submitted to Oklahoma DEQ that indicated the turbidity and chlorine levels were in compliance with required standards when he knew in fact they were not. (PR Newswire)
Justin Timberlake, Lupe Fiasco And Kenna To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro Apr 15, 2009
Trio are making the trek to raise awareness for the worldwide water crisis. Maybe I can help out,' " Kenna told Elle magazine in a recent interview. When asked about his motivation to hike up the 19,000-foot peak, Lupe Fiasco joked, "Part of the motivation is beating Kenna to the top. (VHI.com -- Music News)
SA sees brighter future in the stars Apr 12, 2009
Waterborne diseases, such as cholera and malaria, may also be studied from space. The daily weather forecasts that so many of us take for granted are derived from satellites. (Business Report, South Africa)
Burundi: 'Forgotten And Unseen' On the Edges of the City Apr 11, 2009
As a result, residents are at risk of waterborne diseases. "Round worms and cholera are among the diseases threatening us," Bararusesa said. (allAfrica.com)
Southern Africa: Red Cross to Start Zambezi Initiative Apr 7, 2009
The annual flooding leaves thousands of communities living on the floodplains vulnerable to multifaceted threats such as food security and waterborne diseases. "With the Zambezi River Basin Initiative we hope to be able to make broader interventions to support communities to overcome the problem with some creative thinking," said IFRC spokesman Matthew Cochrane. (allAfrica.com)
LETTERS: NCT, March 30, 2009 Mar 29, 2009
"Carpenters Union 1506 is nothing more than a leech on North County business.This union spreads lies and misinformation to self-promote an archaic system that protects the least competent of workers!Kirk LentzEscondidoSo much for convenienceWell, the chickens have come home to roost! All the controversy over a new area code was resolved in favor of an overlay system. The overlay system has arrived, and we will now be required to dial 10 digits for every call, even within our own area code! So... (North County Times)
Namibia launches operation to rescue marooned schoolchildren Mar 28, 2009
Botswana In neighbouring Botswana the authorities are taking precautionary measures as rising waters in the Okavango Delta, an inland river system which terminates in the arid Kalahari, threaten an outbreak of waterborne diseases ... No fatalities or injuries have been reported, but a surge in waterborne diseases in the area has forced the deployment of health officials, and swamped crop fields are likely to cause future food shortages ... "A team of five public health specialists has been... (AlertNet)
MADAGASCAR: Starting to count the humanitarian cost Mar 19, 2009
Maes said since the onset of the unrest there had been very little or no garbage collecting and the accumulation of waste in the capital's streets were cause for concern over public health; with large numbers of urban poor living in cramped conditions, the risk of waterborne diseases and diarrhoea outbreaks was becoming serious. Drought stalks the south. (AlertNet)
Sexy Ads Aim to Boost Toilet Use Mar 18, 2009
Nearly five million people annually die of waterborne diseases, and more than 80 percent of the developing world's illnesses are caused by unsafe water and inadequate sanitation, according to the nonprofit group Water Advocates. Traditional methods of building facilities and educating people about the connection between disease and exposure to fecal matter aren't enough to break through social stigmas, according to Kolsky. (National Geographic)
Thousands homeless after Angola floods Mar 13, 2009
"From floods like this, you get waterborne diseases like cholera and malaria," he said. "And this is a big worry for us.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Uganda: Rising Temperatures Threatening Livelihoods Mar 4, 2009
In 2007, for example, floods hit eastern Uganda, spreading waterborne diseases and destroying crops and infrastructure ... "Floods pose serious pollution problems to sources of drinking water, with the potential danger of outbreaks of waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid and dysentery.". (allAfrica.com)
Iraq: Key facts and figures Feb 27, 2009
Diarrhoea, a symptom of other waterborne diseases, was also reported to be on the increase. The UN says only 32% of the population have access to clean drinking water, and only 19% have access to a good sewerage system. (BBC News -- Africa)
Zambia: Communities Benefit From Biosand Filters Feb 25, 2009
Seeds of Hope International Partnerships (SHIP) an American Christian non-governmental organisation (NGO), has introduced bio-sand filters in several communities in Ndola and Lusaka where waterborne diseases such as cholera are a serious problem ... High-density areas, like townships and unplanned settlements have often borne the brunt of waterborne diseases, due poor sanitation and unsafe drinking water. (allAfrica.com)
Zambia: Corruption in Water Sector Makes Clean Water a Pipedream Feb 21, 2009
Lusaka In his address to the National Assembly on Jan. 30, Zambia's finance and national planning minister, Situmbeko Musokotwene, allocated additional resources to the water sector, with the specific aim of preventing the spread of waterborne diseases. But Zambians have heard such promises before. (allAfrica.com)
Fast Facts: Iraq Feb 9, 2009
Major infectious diseases: degree of risk: intermediate food or waterborne diseases: bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever note: highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza has been identified in this country; it poses a negligible risk with extremely rare cases possible among US citizens who have close contact with birds (2008). Nationality: noun: Iraqi(s) adjective: Iraqi. (CBS News -- Iraq)
