Rights experts urge Uruguay to prioritise water use for human consumption

Rights experts urge Uruguay to prioritise water use for human consumption

“The continuous decline in water quality due to increased salinity levels in its composition is alarming. This situation significantly impacts vulnerable groups, such as children and adolescents, pregnant women and people suffering from chronic diseases,” they said in a statement. Water privatization fears Although health authorities have urged vulnerable groups to purchase bottled water, “this may…

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Major boost needed to reach 2030 water, sanitation and hygiene goals

Major boost needed to reach 2030 water, sanitation and hygiene goals

Water pollution poses a significant challenge to human health and the environment in many countries. With around 2.2 billion people lacking “safely managed drinking water”, 3.5 billion without safe sanitation access, and two billion devoid of basic hygiene services in 2022, the world is moving too slowly to reach the SDG 6 ensuring that basic water…

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Increase in diarrhea cases, the reason is the water supplied by the Water Board, Health Department

Increase in diarrhea cases, the reason is the water supplied by the Water Board, Health Department

File photo Diarrhea cases started increasing in Shedi Goth Ghadap Town of Karachi, 46 people reported diarrhea in 24 hours. According to the provincial health department, diarrhea was reported in 46 people in the last 24 hours, while diarrhea was confirmed in 372 people since June 28. The Health Department said that 3 patients are…

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