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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Ammonia Wastewater Treatment by Immobilized Activated Sludge
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January 1, 2010Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The increase in urbanization has created the need for proper management and treatment of wastewater. The activated sludge process is an alternative method to treat high strength ammonia wastewater. In this project, the effect of temperature and the nitrification performances in treating ammonia...Read more
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GlobalDelivering Effective WASH Training
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December 19, 2016This workshop gives you the knowledge and skills you need to effectively facilitate and adapt lessons on WASH. During this workshop you build core skills in the areas of communication, instruction and facilitation. You are also exposed to basic concepts in lesson design. After completing the...Read more
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GlobalIntroduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS)
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April 27, 2017This workshop offers an introduction to types of water sources and contamination, the water treatment process and household water treatment and safe storage options. It also addresses which criteria to consider when looking at different options within HWTS. You will have the opportunity to practice...Read more
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GlobalDrinking Water Quality Testing
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April 29, 2017This workshop includes theory, demonstrations, discussion, case studies and hands-on practice to asses: how to use portable test kits; different DWQT methods; how to test physical, chemical and microbiological parameters of drinking water; topics including health, safety, sanitary inspections,...Read more
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GlobalHow to Make Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about how to make oral rehydration solution for those family members who are unwell.Read more
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GlobalHelp One Another Fight Against Cholera
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about caring for family members who may be at risk of contracting cholera.Read more
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GlobalHow to Make Water Safe Using Household Bleach
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about methods for disinfecting water.Read more
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GlobalSafe Sanitation and Cleaning
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about how to practice safe sanitation.Read more
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GlobalHow and When to Wash Your Hands
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about how and when to wash hands.Read more
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GlobalHow to Prepare Food Safely
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about to prepare food safely.Read more
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