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Improving Sanitation in Pakistan

Posted on March 12, 2008
Previously filed under: Asia, Health
A new campaign in Pakistan aims to make sure rural citizens have access to proper sanitation facilities.
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Iraq's Other Dirty Water

Posted on November 8, 2007
Topics: Water
Countries: Iraq
Previously filed under: Health
In Iraq, cholera epidemics threaten the population while sanitation officials struggle to utilize water resources
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Keywords: sanitation, geopolitics, cholera

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Water Borne Poverty - A Story in Photos

Posted on August 27, 2007
Previously filed under: South America, Health
Jake Lyell, a photographer from Virginia, documents dire living conditions in Iquitos, Peru, the largest city in the world unreachable by road.
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Keywords: water, South America, sanitation, poverty, Peru, health, disease

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CARE's 'Water for the Poor' Project

Posted on August 8, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Interviews
Dr. Helene Gayle, CARE President and CEO, talked to allAfrica's Katy Gabel about their clean water project and relationship with American Express.
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Keywords: safe water, CARE, drinking water, development project, sanitation

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The Skyloo's the Limit

Posted on May 30, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
Composting human waste can protect a community's water supply and provide them with a rich fertilizer.
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Keywords: water, sanitation, sustainability, environment, latrine

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The Silent Sanitation Scandal

Posted on May 21, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
The United Nations included water and sanitation in the Millenium Development Goals but funding has fallen short and progress is slow.
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Keywords: water, millenium development goals, health, United Nations, sanitation

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Access to Clean Water in Liberia Difficult During Dry Season

Posted on January 17, 2007
Countries: Liberia
Previously filed under: Africa, Environment
Water and sanitation problems persist in Liberia more than three years after the end of the country's civil war.
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Keywords: water, sanitation, poverty, drought

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Floods Increase Risk of Malnutrition and Disease in Somalia

Posted on January 11, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Health
UNICEF Emergency Officer, Bob McCarthy, discusses health and sanitation concerns in Somalia due to significant flooding over the last four weeks.
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Keywords: flooding, malnutrition, sanitation, United Nations, UNICEF, Somalia, malaria

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