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
Help 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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GlobalSix Basic Cholera Prevention Messages
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
The risk for cholera is very low for people visiting areas with epidemic cholera. When simple precautions are observed, contracting the disease is unlikely. All people (visitors or residents) in areas where cholera is occurring or has occurred should be aware of the basic cholera facts and observe...Read more
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GlobalThe Story of Cholera
The film shows how to make the basic homemade oral rehydration solution using sugar, salt, and safe water as these items were felt to be most widely available. However, a solution prepared with a readymade ORS packet is the first choice if supplies are available.Read more
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GlobalHousehold Water Treatment Chlorination- The Safe Water System
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This resource is intended for public health professionals, community organizations, non-governmental organizations, and others interested in learning more about household water treatment using chlorination. Read more
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GlobalHousehold Water Treatment Flocculant/Disinfectant Powder
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This resource is intended for public health professionals, community organizations, non-governmental organizations, and others interested in learning more about household water treatment using flocculant/disinfectant powder. Read more
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GlobalHousehold Water Treatment Solar Disinfection
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This resource is intended for public health professionals, community organizations, non-governmental organizations, and others interested in learning more about household water treatment using solar disinfection. Read more
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