Absence of proper toilets in Pakistan poses serious public health risk

Karachi continues to function with a strikingly minimal presence of basic public amenities. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A crisis emerges across the US as ‘forever chemicals’ quietly contaminate drinking water wells

The roughly 40 million Americans who get drinking water from wells are at particular risk when harmful forever chemicals contaminate the supply.
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It’s time public toilets are treated as core urban infrastructure in Pakistan

Embedding hygiene into dense urban environments requires deliberate planning aimed at providing a humane and convenient experience that can significantly enhance urban livability.

Is Sitting on a Public Toilet Seat Actually Dangerous? The Science Might Surprise You

Most germs in public toilets spread through hands and air rather than toilet seats, making hygiene far more important than avoiding sitting.
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Homes in Heath Charnock told not to drink water after ‘third party’ connects to supply without permission

A spokesperson for United Utilities said: “We have issued a precautionary do not drink notice to 107 properties in parts of ...
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It’s time public toilets are treated as core urban infrastructure

Embedding hygiene into dense urban environments requires deliberate planning aimed at providing a humane and convenient ...
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Situation out of control - schools closed, lack of drinking water, and cholera spreading after floods

In Mozambique, the resumption of school activities in the country has been postponed until 27 February 2026. The decision was taken by the country's Council of Ministers following the severe ...