* 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)
Bangladesh to feed homeless amid food shortages Nov 22, 2007
With many drinking water wells destroyed by the cyclone, the need for clean water was becoming critical to ward off deadly waterborne diseases. "We remain concerned about possible outbreaks of cholera and severe diarrhea due to the lack of access to clean water," said Stevenson. (USA Today)
Disease fears for Bangladesh cyclone survivors Nov 22, 2007
UN officials said the risk of waterborne diseases was a major concern as relief efforts began to provide supplies to thousands left homeless by Cyclone Sidr. Official estimates suggested the number of fatalities from the deadliest cyclone to hit Bangladesh in a decade was at least 3,100. (Guardian Unlimited)
Cyclone Survivors Bury Dead, Struggle To Survive Nov 22, 2007
A Bangladesh newspaper reports the coastal area battered by the storm has been struck with waterborne diseases. The paper says two children in one hard-hit district have gotten sick and died. (KWTX.com, TX)
Death toll rises from PNG flooding Nov 21, 2007
Disaster officials fear more people could die of starvation and waterborne diseases if help does not arrive soon. Just two helicopters are servicing the province which has a population of around 150,000 people. (Radio Australia)
Death toll rises in Papua floods Nov 21, 2007
Terry said there was a high risk of outbreaks of waterborne diseases such as malaria and cholera. Popondetta's main airport and wharf had been closed for several days as a result of the heavy rains. (Aljazeera.Net)
UN Airlifts Emergency Rations for Survivors in Cyclone-Stricken Bangladesh Nov 20, 2007
Aid agencies are battling to provide food, clean drinking water and shelter and prevent outbreaks of diarrhea and waterborne diseases that could claim more lives. There is a huge pile-up of debris of dead people and livestock,'' Heather Blackwell, Bangladesh country manager for the Oxfam GB charity, said in a telephone interview yesterday from the capital, Dhaka. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
PNG declares state of emergency Nov 19, 2007
Health officials warned of outbreaks of waterborne diseases such as cholera, dysentery and malaria due to a lack of clean drinking water and proper sanitation in cut-off communities ... "The biggest fear now is the aftermath. If there's no assistance the people will succumb to starvation and sickness through waterborne diseases.". (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Mexico army searches mudslide, 16 feared dead Nov 8, 2007
The federal government began pumping water from Villahermosa, home to half a million people, on Tuesday and Calderon said it plans to carry out a massive fumigation program to prevent waterborne diseases. But most residents are unlikely to return for up to three months. (AlertNet)
20,000 Mexicans still trapped by floods Nov 6, 2007
Health authorities reported cases of eye, skin, intestinal and respiratory infections, but no mass outbreak of waterborne diseases that many had feared. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail)
Flooding in Mexico kills 8, health crisis possible Nov 5, 2007
Health authorities reported cases of eye, skin, intestinal and respiratory infections, but no mass outbreak of waterborne diseases that many had feared. President Felipe Calderon, who was scheduled to tour the area again on Sunday, has called the flooding one of Mexico's worst recent natural disasters. (USA Today -- Weather)
Mexico flood toll rises to eight Nov 5, 2007
Federal Deputy Health Secretary Mauricio Hernandez warned of possible outbreaks of cholera and other waterborne diseases. "With so many people packed together there is a chance that infectious diseases could spread," Hernandez said. (CNN -- World)
Flooding traps hundreds of thousands of Mexicans Nov 4, 2007
Food and clean drinking water were extremely scarce in Tabasco state, and federal Deputy Health Secretary Mauricio Hernandez warned that there could be outbreaks of cholera and other waterborne diseases. "With so many people packed together there is a chance that infectious diseases could spread," he said. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Mexico fears disease outbreak from flood Nov 3, 2007
With flooding across nearly all of the Gulf coast state of Tabasco and food and drinking water scarce, health officials warned against epidemics of cholera and other waterborne diseases. An estimated 900,000 people had their homes flooded, damaged or cut off, and as of Thursday 300,000 still had not been rescued, Tabasco Gov. Andres Granier said. (FOX 11, AZ)
Health: World Toilet Summit tackles sanitation Nov 3, 2007
"In India there are 700 million people who do not have access to safe and hygienic toilets. The waterborne diseases this causes kill 500,000 children every year, mostly from diarrhea," said Bindeshwar Pathak, the head of the Sulabh Sanitation and Social Reform Movement. The theme of the seventh annual toilet summit co-hosted by Pathak's group, the Indian government and the Singapore-based World Toilet Organization is reaching the U.N.'s goal of halving the number of people living without... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Mexico's Military Bringing Aid to Tabasco State After Floods, AP Reports Nov 3, 2007
Health officials said that there may be outbreaks of cholera and other waterborne diseases as 70 percent of Tabasco sits under water, according to the report. Eighty percent of the capital Villahermosa was flooded, the AP said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Floods cause havoc in Mexico state Nov 3, 2007
The flooding has raised fears of possible outbreaks of cholera and other waterborne diseases. Mauricio Hernandez, a federal health official, said: "With so many people packed together there is a chance that infectious diseases could spread.". (Aljazeera.Net)
Disease Feared in Flooded Southeast Mexico Nov 3, 2007
With flooding across nearly all of the Gulf coast state of Tabasco and food and drinking water scarce, health officials warned of possible epidemics of cholera and other waterborne diseases. RELATED. (National Geographic)
Tea industry locks horn with government over epidemic Oct 30, 2007
"Even tube wells in some gardens were located along a drain and this is only inviting waterborne diseases," the minister said. Teams of doctors and representatives from the UNICEF have visited areas in eastern Assam. (Economic Times)
South Africa: Power Cuts Lead to Sewage Spills Oct 29, 2007
He said that the main problem with raw sewage is its high micro-biological load, which may carry any number of waterborne diseases such as cholera directly into the river system. Lubout did point out that the recent spillages might not be as serious as they were initially portrayed. (allAfrica.com)
Global warming may hit kids harder Oct 29, 2007
She mentioned increasing asthma, malaria and waterborne diseases but not children's vulnerability. The Associated Press reported that Gerberding's speech was "eviscerated" by the White House, but CDC spokesman Tom Skinner denied it, adding that Gerberding said everything she wanted to say without constraint. (USA Today -- Tech)
