A three year study of Tanzanian children found that changing the way homes are designed can prevent diarrhoea, pneumonia and malaria, and help children grow taller.
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Every city is different but they can learn from each other.
Nigeria is prone to a variety of factors that lead to recurring cholera outbreaks.
In rural Ghana, only 18% of patients believe elephantiasis is a disease. Some others think it is caused by curses or even rain. Only by understanding local beliefs can it be treated effectively.
The aim of vaccination is to prevent infection. In addition, vaccination is intended to reduce the risk of severe illness.
Evidence suggests that involving marginalised communities in setting priorities and designing collective action can lead to improved health outcomes.
Access to water and other sanitation infrastructure depended on income level.
The government must shore up efforts to finance water and sanitation in Nigeria.
The importance of accessing water that’s safe to drink and enough for washing, cleaning and cooking is clear, but little attention has been given to the safety of water collection away from home.
Urban governance must include community groups, non-state and informal actors in the battle against COVID-19 in Africa.
There is no clear delineation of roles and responsibilities relating to the integration of clean water, sanitation, safe hygiene and nutritional status.
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