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How do Malawi's rural inhabitants handle pregnancy-related issues?
In Malawi, 80% of the population lives within 8 km radius of a health care facility. However, most facilities lack drugs, personnel and laboratory equipment. ...
Investing in how best to make safe hygiene practices matters of daily routine
Evidence shows the benefit of improved hygiene (e.g. improved hand-washing and safe stool disposal). However, although promotion of safe hygiene is ...
Social capital helps women in Bangladesh to invest in their own and their children's nutritional status
In Bangladesh, rural households headed by women are more likely to be among the poorest. This paper investigates the long–term impact of agricultural ...
Obligations and responsabilities with respect to the right to water
Safe drinking water and sanitation are indispensable to sustain life and health. This publication explains “The Right to Water' (RTW), ...
Developing communities suffer from low-quality water
Economic evaluation of drinking-water supply options is crucial. The aim of this book is to give decision-makers, health professionals and analysts ...