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71 dead in Bangladesh floods; waterborne disease fears escalate
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The devastating floods in Bangladesh have now claimed 71 lives, with the situation becoming increasingly dire as millions remain stranded and concerns about waterborne diseases grow, reported Dawn.
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Swasti and the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) L
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 5: In the face of growing health challenges posed by climate change including rising heat-related illnesses, vector-borne and waterborne diseases and mental health issues, Swasti, The Health Catalyst, and the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Edu
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Rigo Water Filtration wins Indian Social Impact Award for Best Safe Drinki
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 31 (ANI/SRV): Leading water filtration company Rigo recently bagged the prestigious Indian Social Impact Award for Best Safe Drinking Water Initiative of the Year 2022-23. Founded by Anil Guptha (Anil Nagabhushan), Rigo won the Indian CSR Awards ceremony in Delhi o
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More than 1.5 million children at risk as devastating floods hit Nigeria
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Abuja [Nigeria], October 23 (ANI): More than 2.5 million people in Nigeria are in need of humanitarian assistance - 60 per cent of which are children - and are at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition due to the most severe flooding in the past decade, UNICEF warne
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Pakistan floods demonstrate need for climate change mitigation: UN body
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 8 (ANI): The devastating floods in Pakistan, which have claimed over 1,200 lives, have now affected more than 33 million people, causing widespread destruction and damage.
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WHO warns of worsening situation in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 7 (ANI): As Pakistan struggles to deal with the unprecedented floods situation in the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned about the worsening situation in the country ravaged by the record rains.
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Hundreds of thousands of Pak flood victims face risk of infectious disease
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 5 (ANI): Pakistan's alarming flood situation pose a risk of hunger and disease for hundreds and thousands of flood-affected people left scrambling for shelter and aid after the devastating rains in the country.
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Pakistan Floods: Outbreak of waterborne diseases amid catastrophic disaste
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Sindh [Pakistan], September 4 (ANI): The outbreak of waterborne diseases in areas hit by recent record-breaking floods in Pakistan has raised concerns among health officials, as nearly half a million flood-displaced people are living in relief camps, local media reported.
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More than three million children at risk as devastating floods hit Pakista
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 1 (ANI): More than three million children are in need of humanitarian assistance and at increased risk of waterborne diseases, and malnutrition due to the most severe flooding in Pakistan's recent history, according to UNICEF.
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Wet regions harbor dangerous germs: Study
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 25 (ANI): A well-regulated hot water system can prevent the spread of waterborne pathogens, including an emerging infectious disease problem from 'superbugs' which can be resistant to most antibiotics.
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Risk of waterborne diseases increase in Hyderabad due to severe flooding
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 21 (ANI): Amid increasing water-level in Hyderabad due to heavy rains, the fear of water-borne disease has increased in the flood-affected parts of the state.
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This Monsoon, combat waterborne diseases with pocket insurance from Bajaj
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India] July 11 (ANI/BusinessWire India): In 2018, more than 1.3 crore people were diagnosed with waterborne diseases in India, according to data reported from the CBHI and Ministry of Health.
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