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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Inclusive WASH Development: Technology Adaptations for Persons with Disabilities
Published:
October 15, 2014World Vision
This briefing paper, presented at the 36th annual WEDC Conference in Kenya, written by leaders from Messiah College, describes the findings, recommendations and guidelines for inclusive WASH development gleaned from experience with the Africa WASH & Disabilities Study (AWDS). The AWDS seeks to...Read more
Case Study on Latrines, Hygiene and Improved Health
Published:
March 1, 2014World Vision
World Vision helped to improve the health of a community in Mozambique through the provision of a safe latrine and hygiene training.Read more
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