Port-au-Prince has been in the grip of armed groups for several years now, and roughly two months ago they launched coordinated attacks which paralyzed the metropolitan area. Since then, UNICEF, alongside the National Directorate for Water and Sanitation (DINEPA) and partners, has provided more than 2.6 million litres of safe drinking water to children and…
File photo In order to maintain good oral health, it is generally accepted that the teeth should be brushed twice a day. The purpose of brushing is to remove any plaque and bacteria that may build up on the teeth due to food particles or sugary drinks. For this purpose, fluoride is added to the…
First positive sample of polio virus comes from Mirpur Khas: file photo It has been revealed that there is polio virus in the dirty water of Mirpur Khas city of Sindh province. The Sindh Health Department says that on April 2, water samples from the Mirpur Khas drainage canal were sent to the National Institute…
—File photos bHindi water has gained a lot of attention recently as experts are also presenting evidence of its numerous health benefits. In this health report, we will also reveal the reasons why okra water has gained worldwide popularity and five amazingly important benefits of adding it to your daily diet. After nutritionists, now medical…
File photo Most of the people think that filtered water is very good for human health but the reality is the opposite. Commonly ‘filtered water’ is called ‘clear water’, it is actually not good for human health because this water is so clear and transparent that it can be used as an industrial solvent for…
They live in the village of Ankilinanjosoa in Anosy, a region which has suffered a series of droughts leading to the failures of multiple harvests. Twenty-five women formed a grower’s association which has access to water as part of a project supported by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Tenefo Votsirasoa is a member of a…
—File photo Drinking water mixed with salt on an empty stomach in the morning can help eliminate dehydration in the body. Almost every other person has heard that drinking lemon or vinegar water in the morning is very beneficial, but medical experts say that only a simple salt can be added to the water. From…
Karachi: Many people drink a lot of water at Suhoor and think that by doing this we will not feel thirsty for the whole day. According to medical experts, drinking more water in Suhoor with the idea that you will not feel thirsty for the whole day is a big misunderstanding because when the amount…
— File photo It is important to consume adequate amount of water to carry out routine life in daily life especially in hot weather otherwise the risk of dehydration increases greatly. In order to keep the body hydrated throughout the day, it is not necessary to consume water throughout the day or to consume excessive…
Droughts, partly caused by climate change and the resulting lack of water, have driven many communities to the brink as they have been unable to grow the crops they rely on for survival. Many are forced to rely on humanitarian aid. But now, the availability of electricity and water is reviving many villages, including Fenoaivo…
