Lancet study finds ways by which over 750,000 deaths associated with AMR every year in low- and middle-income countries can be prevented

May 25, 2024, at 10:01 pm

Improving and expanding existing methods to prevent infections, such as hand hygiene, regular cleaning and sterilisation of equipment in healthcare facilities, availability of safe drinking water, effective sanitation and use of paediatric vaccines, could prevent over 750,000 deaths associated with AMR every year in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), estimates a new modelling analysis as part of a new four paper Series published in The Lancet.

Pakistan govt tells National Assembly that major cities do not have safe drinking water

Aug 11, 2021, at 05:54 pm

Islamabad: The Pakistan government recently told the National Assembly that an overwhelming majority of the cities, including the megacities, in the country do not have safe drinking waters, media reports said.

Puri becomes first Indian city to implement 'drink from tap' quality water; part of government's Sujal project

Jul 28, 2021, at 02:16 am

Puri/IBNS: The famous pilgrim and beach town of Odisha, Puri, has become the first city in India to achieve 24 x 7 safe drinking water from taps as laid down by the Indian Quality Standards of IS 10500.