Half of the world’s population still does not have adequate access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) which could have prevented at least 1.4 million deaths and 74 million disability-adjusted life years in 2019, according to this latest report by the World Health Organization (WHO). The report summarizes …
In ’11-12, 83% Of 31,000 State Kids Died Within 28 Days Of Birth Low birth weight and pneumonia have emerged as two of the biggest killers of infants and children in the state, accounting for 50% of their mortality rate. The figures have posed a serious question over the numerous …
The groundwater samples collected by the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) have revealed that only 15 percent to 18 percent samples were safe for drinking both in urban and rural areas of the country. PCRWR officials said that 90 percent of the population in the rural areas …
There has been an increase of 569 cases of deaths due to diseases caused because of drinking contaminated water in 2012, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. In 2012, a total of 3,883 people died due to diseases caused because of drinking of contaminated water as compared to 3,314 …
The death of two more people due to diarrhoea in Bhairamgarh block of Bijapur district late on Saturday has taken the death toll to 20. Waterlogging caused due to heavy rainfall is making it difficult for the health teams to reach the spot and to carry patients to the hospital. …
Universal health coverage ensures everyone has access to the health services they need without suffering financial hardship as a result. In December 2012, a UN resolution was passed encouraging governments to move towards providing universal access to affordable and quality health care services. As countries move towards it, common challenges …
At least 30 unnatural deaths, 15 of which owe direct allegiance to diarrhoea, have been reported from various remote villages of Bastar division in the past one month. The worst affected has been Bhairamgarh Block, Bijapur District where 13 deaths occurred. While unofficial numbers of death are being pegged at …
At least 30 unnatural deaths, 15 of which owe direct allegiance to diarrhoea, have been reported from various remote villages of Bastar division in the past one month. The worst affected has been Bhairamgarh Block, Bijapur District where 13 deaths occurred. While unofficial numbers of death are being pegged at …
Days after reports that nearly 20 people died of diarrhoea and related diseases in Abujhmaad region of Narayanpur district of Bastar, 14 deaths were reported Sunday from neighbouring Bijapur district. According to reports, diarrhoea hit Utla, Dunga, Dodepara, Takilod and Daler villages near Indravati river under Bhairamgad block in the …
With four deaths attributed to diarrhoea after drinking contaminated water in August, Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) in its weekly report has warned of a rise in cases of typhoid and diarrhoea among others in Bhopal district, according to health officials. Monsoon and waterlogging has added to the problem. "Water-borne …
July Figures Slightly Better Than June’s The quality of water suppliedin July wasbetter than the previous month but more than one out of seven samples have been found to be contaminated. In June, the number of contaminated samples was one in every five. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has attributed …
As many as 11,851 diarrhoea cases were reported across the province in first week of August, said Additional Secretary Health Sindh Dr Masood Solangi on Thursday. Dr Solangi in a statement issued said that a total of 11,851 diarrhoea cases were reported in Sindh from August 1 to 7; out …
Fresh diarrhoea cases were reported from Kashipur block of Rayagada district on Tuesday. Official sources said at least 15 people, including four children, of remote Bahardulki and Kichikhal villages are suffering from the disease but are unable to reach Kashipur hospital due to lack of road communication. "The villagers are …
Global climate change is increasing Bangladesh’s vulnerability to floods and raising the potential for infectious disease outbreaks, says the latest Health and Science bulletin of the icddr,b, reports UNB. The assessment, titled ‘Preparedness of Primary Healthcare facilities to Respond to Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Flood-prone Sub-Districts of Bangladesh’, identified gaps …
As many as 72,576 diarrhoea patient cases have been reported across the province in month of July, said additional secretary health Sindh on Wednesday. According to Dr Masood Solangi, a total of 72,576 diarrhoea cases have been reported in Sindh July, out of which 12,710 admitted in different hospitals of …
Diarrhoea has claimed one more life in Jharsuguda. Nilamani Mishra of Intabhata area under Brajrajnagar Municipality died of the disease in a local hospital on Tuesday morning. On Tuesday, one Bhudhwari Munda of the area had died of diarrhoea. Over 44 persons have been affected and they are undergoing treatment …
Jolted by mismanagement at the Chhapra school where 23 children died after eating midday meal, the Union HRD Ministry has asked all schools to switch to new design and hygienic kitchen-cum-stores as well as develop contingency plans to handle medical emergencies of the kind witnessed in the Gandamal village school. …
Two villages in Anand district has been declared as "cholera-hit", a senior administration official said Saturday. "Cholera cases were found at Boria and Silvai villages of Petlad tehsil," district health officer R B Patel said. "At Boria, the surrounding area up to 10 km has also been declared as cholera-prone. …
Health Dept blames unhygienic conditions at illegal ‘vehras’ for the high number of cases Diarrhoea has started spreading its tentacles in areas like Muslim Colony and Sherpur from where more than 70 cases of mild diarrhoea and two deaths due to gastroenteritis have been reported in the last five days. …
Vitamin A supplement has been found to reduce the incidence of diarrhoea and measles in children between six and 59 months, besides decreasing all-cause mortality by 28 per cent in the same age group, says a recently published study. It also points out that early skin-to-skin contact (kangaroo care) in …
One in four samples of drinking water in the city was found contaminated in tests at the Pune-based State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL) last month. The problem has increased significantly this monsoon, with 26% of the samples found unfit for consumption as against 16% last year. Water contamination exceeding 10% …
