When Water Kills

Hand hygiene – regularly wash hands with soap after returning home, after using the toilet, before and after preparing food, before eating or drinking anything. The number of households provided with "safe drinking water" in India increased from 62% in 1991 to 78% percent in 2001 to 86% percent (83% rural and 91% urban) in 2011. No more than 44% of households have access to tap water; 32% have access to treated tap water. While waterborne diseases continue to dominate the scene, the condition could worsen with climate change. Adequate preparedness both at the policy level and among citizens is the need of the hour. Deemed as one of the common water-borne ailments, cholera is often characterized by extreme levels of diarrhea and associative dehydration.

Ensure the water is visibly clean and free from sand and silt. Fenugreek seeds are packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Drinking the concoction regularly can help to strengthen the digestive system and prevent stomach related issues. Diarrhoea is among the top reasons of under-five mortality--killing an estimated 321 children every day in 2015, according to data from the World Health Organization. The National Health Policy 2017 reaffirms the government’s commitment to reforming the health sector and achieving universal health coverage.

You can have mint tea or chew some mint directly in the morning. India registered 69.14 million cases--or as many people as in United Kingdom--of four water-borne diseases over five years to 2017, govt data show. This smart purifier also comes with a TDS control valve that controls the TDS level to retain essential natural minerals in purified water.

People who wade/walk through puddles or accumulated rain-water without appropriate protective footwear are especially at risk of Leptospirosis. Typhoid recovers well with treatment but rarely, complications can occur, like perforation of the intestine with internal bleeding and spread of infection in the abdomen. Typhoid may also cause complications by affecting the lungs , heart , urinary bladder , pancreas and brain-spinal cord . Typhoid is usually managed on an outpatient/ home-care basis. Treatment includes appropriate antibiotics, fluids to maintain hydration and supportive medicines for fever and pain.

Unlike other diseases that get cured with time, the Giardia parasite is capable of residing in the intensive for years. Some of the common symptoms include gradual weight loss, bloating, and abdominal pain. Meanwhile, the panel discussion pointed out that poor sanitation Poor people in India also incurs high public health costs apart from causing high mortality rates due to spread of diseases. The discussions highlighted that WASH in healthcare facilities is an essential factor to the successful implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 in India as well as the newly launched Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana 2021. The experts in the NFSSM webinar also underlined that there is evidence that mentions reduction in water borne diseases by adopting appropriate WASH practices. “However, different variables exist that impact the rate of diarrhea and water borne diseases and direct correlation isn’t always possible,” reads the statement dated September 1.

Chikungunya, caused by the Aedes albopictus mosquito, is a non-fatal viral disease. These mosquitoes breed in stagnant water and can bite you not only during the night but also during the day. ‘Chikungunya’ means that which bends up and is called so because of its distinct arthritic symptoms . Dengue-causing Aedes aegypti mosquito breeds in stagnant water . With the change in landscapes and urbanisation, these organisms have adapted themselves and are now found in urban homes as well.