Tracking of causes and sources of water-borne disease and outbreaks
On 12 October 2015, a cholera outbreak involving 65 cases and two deaths was reported in a fishing village in Hoima District, Western Uganda. Despite initial response by the local health department ...
Developing improved sampling and methods detection of water-borne disease in water
Emerging biosensor platforms for the assessment of water-borne pathogens. Pathogens are key contaminants in water that are responsible for the generation of various water-borne diseases, and include ...
Developing new ways to remove or inactivate pathogens in water
Waterborne pathogens are a major health threat and must be eliminated to guarantee safe usage of water for potable purposes. For this purpose, a new carbon-based nanomaterial composed of single-walled ...
Identification of the risk factors for infection by unsafe water
Symptoms and risk factors of parasites infection in children by unsafe water. Significant risk factors for infection, besides living within the distribution area of contaminated water plants, included ...
BEWATER
Efforts are needed to strengthen public participation and embed a sense of responsibility within the society concerning water management and adaptation towards these threats. The combination of ...
Solutions
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