CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION CAN SAVE US FROM COVID-19
Philippines

CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION CAN SAVE US FROM COVID-19

* What is Sanitation? - According to Merriam Dictionary sanitation is a conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal. * How can we prevent sanitation? - access to safe drinking water (e.g. water safety planning (the management of water from the source to tap); - household water treatment and safe storage) - access to improved sanitation facilities. Hand washing with soap at critical times (e.g. after toilet use and before the preparation of food). * What are the benefits that you can get in sanitation? - it can reduce the spread of intestinal worms, schistosomiasis and trachoma, which are neglected tropical diseases that cause suffering for millions; - it can also reduce the severity and impact of malnutrition; - promote dignity and boost safety, particularly among women and girls; - promoting school attendance: girls’ school attendance is particularly boosted by the provision of separate sanitary facilities; and - potential recovery of water, renewable energy and nutrients from faecal waste.
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Location
Philippines
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