Health

According to the Centers for Disease Control, global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. Resources available in this sub-theme include guidance on installation of cost-effective safe water supply systems and latrines, summaries of health improvements following WASH projects, and other resources that can help to improve the understanding of the health implications of WASH projects.

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Health Resources

C-211 Attendance At a Seminar: Opportunities for the Control of Dracunculosis, June 16-19, 1982

Published: 
July 13, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This memo attempts to share the synoptic view of the proceedings of the seminar: "Opportunities for the Control of Dracunculosis," June 16-19, 1982. The seminar was planned to bring together scientists involved in research on the parasite the vector and their control and public health...Read more

Environmental Health in Egypt: A Sectoral Assessment and Recommendations

Published: 
April 19, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Vigorous multidisciplinary and multiagency steps have been taken to strengthen operational activities in Egypt. This report serves three purposes: to identify the current situation in Egypt, show the shortcomings of the current environmental and legal systems, and provide recommendations on the...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Community Water Supply and Sanitation in Sudan

Published: 
April 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of the visit was to analyze ongoing and proposed USAID projects as well as other more general water and sanitation problems in Sudan. It is recommended that a water supply and sanitation component be added to the ongoing Northern Primary Health Care and Rural Health Care projects...Read more
Regional focus: 
SudanSub-Saharan Africa

Participants Manual for Sessions on Water Supply and Sanitation: USAID Workshop on Primary Health Care in Africa, November 15-20, 1981, Lome, Togo

Published: 
February 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This manual contains 3 types of documents: resource documents prepared by speakers, background papers/checklists/worksheets and case studies, and appendices consisting of a series of abstracts, lists of lenders, and reference from contact on planning rural water supplies. The workshop sessions on...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Grant Agreement and Amendments Between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and The United States of America for Market Town Water Supply - Jaffna

Published: 
November 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
Grant agreements and relevant amendments between the United States and Sri Lanka for National Health projects.Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Socio-Cultural and Economic Characteristics of Conditions in Ancash and La Libertad, Peru With Special Emphasis on the Callejones De Huaylas and Conchucos: Questions to Be Considered in an Evaluation of Care - Sponsored Water, Sewage and Health Projects

Published: 
November 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper is prepared to provide a PPC evaluation team which is reviewing CARE-implemented water, sewage, and health projects with information on socio-cultural and economic patters in highland portions of those departments. Water and sanitation practices will vary considerable in the study areas...Read more
Regional focus: 
PeruLatin America and the Caribbean

Triocide: Questions and Answers

Published: 
November 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
The safety and effectiveness of the disinfectant Triocide for use in water treatment systems is examined. Interviews and a literature review were used to draw the following major conclusions: (1) Triocide seems to be safe, simple, and effective in the short term, with distinct operational...Read more

Summary of the Proceedings of the World Conference of the United Nations Decade for Women: NGO Forum (July 13-20, 1980)

Published: 
January 1, 1980
U.S. Agency for International Development
The three most important tangible results related to women, water, and sanitation that came out of the consultant's participation in the World Conference of the United Nations Decade for Women NGO Forum were: (1) Discussions on the factors contributing to improvements in water supply and...Read more

Comments on Mandara Mountain Project

Published: 
February 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
This resource provides a counter to the Mandara Mountain Project. Reasons cited are that it could cause health risks, social instability, and economic failure.Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Feasibility Study for Health and Nutrition Benefits of New or Improved Water Supplies

Published: 
March 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
This document describes a feasibility study for a research methodology which analyzes the impact of new or improved water supplies in developing counters. This study develops the research methods to evaluate the specific role of water in diarrheal disease among children. It provides development...Read more

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