public health conditions related to clean drinking water and adequate disposal of human excreta and sewage
sabcnews.com Oct 19
WATCH | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina says the City of Tshwane failed to warn Bronkhorstspruit residents that unchlorinated water was unsafe for ... Show more
Amit Shah to launch projects to overhaul Delhi water supply, sewage infra worth Rs 8K crore
indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/amit-shah-to-launch-projects-to-overhaul-delhi-water-supply-sewage-infra-worth-rs-8k-crore-10928498/
Saaid Said Omar, acting country director for Islamic Relief in Yemen, tells Al Jazeera that cholera is spreading rapidly in overcrowded camps lacking clean ... Show more
trendIT | delhi’s 30-foot cockroach effigy to be burnt alongside ravan this dussehra. the ram leela committee says the move aims to promote cleanliness and ... Show more
R41bn needed to fix school infrastructure backlogs, says Gwarube: Thousands of schools lack adequate classrooms, water and electricity
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-10-13-r41bn-needed-to-fix-school-infrastructure-backlogs-says-gwarube/
Q&A with David Mahlobo, water & sanitation deputy minister: Tanker mafia aside, the water supply crisis has to do with leadership
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/2026-10-10-qa-with-david-mahlobo-water-sanitation-deputy-minister/
Gaza before and after Israel launched its genocidal war on October 7, 2023. At least 74,245 Palestinians have been killed by Israel, including at least 21 ... Show more
Serious sewerage situation as half of SA’s systems in crisis : Green Drop assessment finds sharp deterioration as department pursues 96 criminal cases
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-10-05-serious-sewerage-situation-as-half-of-sas-systems-in-crisis/
R400bn needed to fix water crisis in 107 municipalities: South Africa's worsening municipal water crisis could require about R400 billion to address ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-10-05-r400bn-needed-to-fix-water-crisis-in-107-municipalities/
Forget building new shelters ahead of winter in Gaza. Heavy machinery to clear debris and to repair schools, hospitals, electricity and sanitation is banned on ... Show more
Jared Kushner has a $2.45bn recovery plan for Gaza
Jared Kushner has a $2.45bn recovery plan for Gaza
A Hyrox Athlete Lost Control of Her Bowels in the Middle of a Race. Why Was She Allowed to Keep Going?
runnersworld.com/news/a73725578/hyrox-bowel-incontinence-incident/
Five crore Indian children still lack access to sanitation service in their schools, says UN report
thehindu.com/news/national/five-crore-indian-children-still-lack-access-to-sanitation-service-in-their-schools-says-un-report/article71498219.ece
BREAKING: The UK has announced £88 million ($116 million) in humanitarian and early recovery aid for Gaza, supporting healthcare, clean water, sanitation ... Show more
Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
A Hyrox Athlete Lost Control of Her Bowels in the Middle of a Race. Why Was She Allowed to Keep Going?
runnersworld.com/news/a73725578/hyrox-bowel-incontinence-incident/
Minister Pemmy Majodina apologises after swearing at Eastern Cape resident: Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has apologised after a profane exchange ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-09-15-minister-pemmy-majodina-apologises-after-swearing-at-eastern-cape-resident/
Newzroom Afrika Sep 21
A new analysis found that the City of Ekurhuleni spent around R23 billion over 15 years on companies supplying chemical toilets instead of investing in ... Show more
Raw sewage is flowing in nearly every metro: Wastewater treatment has deteriorated in almost every major South African metro between 2021 and 2024 ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-18-raw-sewage-is-flowing-in-nearly-every-metro-and-the-numbers-keep-getting-worse/
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Türkiye, AIIB sign multi-million dollar environment deal: The agreement will initially target advanced wastewater treatment and environmental infrastructure ...
trtworld.com/article/42bd0464e8f7
Siviwe Gwarube warns of R120bn school infrastructure shortfall : Minister urges private sector collaboration to address urgent classroom and sanitation needs
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-09-01-siviwe-gwarube-warns-of-r120bn-school-infrastructure-shortfall/
AAP leader Satyendar Jain granted bail in Delhi Jal Board corruption case: Jain’s arrest was ‘sudden’ and ‘arbitrary’, the court said, noting that there was an ...
scroll.in/latest/1095479/aap-leader-satyendar-jain-granted-bail-in-delhi-jal-board-corruption-case
Over 12,000 Soroti residents rely on open defecation: Poor sanitation leaves thousands in Soroti exposed to disease
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/over-12-000-soroti-residents-rely-on-open-defecation-5573936
“Are we a curse? Is it simply because we are sweepers?” asked Joti Akter, one of the sanitation workers protesting a proposed eviction from the Mitford ... Show more
'No one will rent a home to us because we are sweepers. Where will we go?'
'No one will rent a home to us because we are sweepers. Where will we go?'
Back River residents ‘can’t stand’ foul smells from wastewater plant: Residents near Baltimore’s Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant are calling for the city ...
baltimoresun.com/2026/08/22/back-river-residents-cant-stand-foul-smells-from-wastewater-plant/
Hisar administration launched JCBs and dump trucks to clear garbage heaps across the city as the sanitation workers' strike entered day 20 ... Show more
Welsh households told to pour washing up liquid down drains this week: This quick and easy task can help prevent a common problem
walesonline.co.uk/news/homes-property/welsh-households-told-pour-washing-34429401
NYC sees sharp increase in needle-stick injuries, thanks to rising popularity of GLP-1 drugs
nypost.com/2026/08/20/us-news/nyc-sees-sharp-increase-in-needle-stick-injuries-thanks-to-rising-popularity-of-glp-1-drugs/
htmedia.page.link Aug 18
Ex-Delhi minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain arrested on corruption charges: The case is regarding alleged large-scale irregularities, manipulation of tender ...
livemint.com/news/india/exdelhi-minister-and-aap-leader-satyendar-jain-arrested-on-corruption-charges-11787067437472.html
Only four in 10 healthcare facilities worldwide meet basic sanitation standards for accessible and usable toilets, the United Nations said Tuesday ... Show more
Only 40% of world's health facilities meet basic sanitation standards: UN
Only 40% of world's health facilities meet basic sanitation standards: UN
Cholera spreads across Yangon, Myanmar, with 93 confirmed cases at one hospital, over 180 hospitalised and one death amid sanitation concerns
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Key FactsOfficials Report at Least 93 Cholera Cases in Yangon
Aug 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Dr. Nanda Win said at least 93 patients tested positive for cholera at a single hospital, while more than 180 people in Yangon were hospitalized with diarrhea.
- Dr. Nanda Win said that a 92-year-old man had died.
- Cases were concentrated downtown, many in Chinatown, Dr. Nanda Win said; officials identified contaminated water and takeaway street food as possible sources while checking where patients live and have traveled.
- Authorities were preparing supplies at 83 other hospitals in the Yangon region and working to ensure the water supply was safe.
Two lost heirloom rings found after desperate search through 20,000lb of trash: Brooklyn resident quickly called for help after realizing that the two ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/heirloom-rings-found-nyc-sanitation-b3030720.html
In sub-Saharan Africa, #water infrastructure faces mounting strain from extreme climate events and rising urban development.
To address this ... Show more
Water - UpLink Innovation Ecosystem
Water - UpLink Innovation Ecosystem
Water and sanitation providers seek Sh3 trillion investment in Ruto's Vision 2060
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001555257/water-and-sanitation-providers-seek-sh3-trillion-investment-in-rutos-vision-2060
US FDA urges sanitation, supplier checks to curb fresh-cut produce contamination: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized guidance for ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-fda-finalizes-new-guidance-freshly-cut-produce-2026-08-11/
EWN Aug 09
Decades after apartheid, women’s ‘constitutional rights remain unfulfilled’: Amnesty International SA
ewn.co.za/2026/08/09/decades-after-apartheid-women-s-constitutional-rights-remain-unfulfilled-amnesty-international-sa
Former NYC Sanitation big charged with having thousands of vile child sex abuse photos
nypost.com/2026/08/05/us-news/former-nyc-sanitation-superintedentant-charged-with-having-thousands-of-vile-child-sex-abuse-photos/
Water firms seek cheaper electricity tariffs amid rising operating costs: Water companies have urged the government to stop charging them commercial electricity ...
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001555095/water-firms-seek-cheaper-electricity-tariffs-amid-rising-operating-costs
people.com Aug 10
N.Y. Sanitation Workers Perform ‘Miracle’ Finding 2 Heirloom Rings Accidentally Thrown Away in 20,000 Lbs. of Trash
📷: Credit : New York City Department of ... Show more
people.com/ny-sanitation-workers-sift-through-20000-lbs-of-trash-to-find-2-heirloom-rings-12037337?taid=6a7a03b71be4bc00019f3005
people.com/ny-sanitation-workers-sift-through-20000-lbs-of-trash-to-find-2-heirloom-rings-12037337?taid=6a7a03b71be4bc00019f3005
Two heirloom rings accidentally lost in 20,000 pounds of NYC garbage — here's how Sanitation helped recover them
nypost.com/2026/08/07/us-news/two-heirloom-rings-accidentally-lost-in-20000-pounds-of-nyc-garbage-heres-how-sanitation-helped-recover-them/
With the efficiency they have become known for after the Foreday Morning Jam, these workers from the Sanitation Service Authority had the streets swept clean ... Show more
NYC botches new alternate side parking program on first day, leaving dozens with bogus $65 tickets
nypost.com/2026/08/06/us-news/city-slaps-brooklyn-drivers-with-tickets-after-botching-new-asp-pilot/
Every body of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, report shows: Just 14 per cent of England's rivers, lakes, and coastal waters are in good ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/england-river-lake-coast-beach-pollution-chemicals-b3028640.html
📽️ Police arrested several residents and motorists as the first National Cleaning Day began in parts of Kampala.
Security officers and local leaders stopped ... Show more
Nearly 500 sewer, septic tank cleaning deaths since 2019, Centre tells LS: Sanitation Worker Deaths: The government told the Lok Sabha that no manual scavenging ...
business-standard.com/india-news/sanitation-workers-sewer-septic-tank-cleaning-deaths-since-2019-126080500881_1.html
Expedite wastewater treatment projects in cities, panel tells MoHUA: Only 17% of sewerage and septage projects under AMRUT 2.0 completed: Panel
business-standard.com/economy/news/expedite-wastewater-treatment-projects-in-cities-panel-tells-mohua-126080401604_1.html
Sanitation crews were spotted cleaning up the homeless encampments on Manhattan’s West Side near the Intrepid Museum.
‘It beggars belief that anyone could decide this is the right location for a sewage plant’
irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/08/04/kilkee-fighting-for-waste-treatment-plant-that-doesnt-irreparably-damage-town/
Fresh protests in Punjab as job aspirants, power workers press government over demands
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/fresh-protests-in-punjab-as-job-aspirants-power-workers-press-government-over-demands-10804511/
Foreign aid accounted for less than 1% of the US budget, but its dismantling shuttered at least 80 water, sanitation and hygiene projects worldwide — breaking ... Show more
Hidden Cost of Trump's USAID Cuts: Floods, Disease and Poverty
Hidden Cost of Trump's USAID Cuts: Floods, Disease and Poverty
Normal life was affected at most places in Punjab on Thursday with markets and commercial establishments remaining shut following a state-level ... Show more
Hackers target over 30 Minnesota water utilities in coordinated OT attack: The Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) agency activated its cybersecurity incident response ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-target-over-30-minnesota-water-utilities-in-coordinated-ot-attack/
Drying of the Aral Sea has released more than 200 teragrams of carbon from exposed lake-bed sediments, transforming the region from a carbon sink into a carbon ... Show more
Investigation after 'uncontrolled release' at wastewater plant in North Cork
irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41888746.html
𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞
Shops in Kinnawattaka have reportedly been forced to close due to the foul smell from ... Show more
Inside Sonam Wangchuk’s sustainable Ladakh house: Mud walls, passive solar heating system, and zero-waste sanitation
financialexpress.com/life/lifestyle-inside-sonam-wangchuks-sustainable-ladakh-house-mud-walls-passive-solar-heating-system-and-zero-waste-sanitationnbsp-4305261/
Five lucky winners take home Knicks-themed trash bins like one that cost JP Morgan exec her job
nypost.com/2026/07/24/us-news/five-lucky-winners-take-home-coveted-knicks-themed-trash-bins/
Key FactsFive Winners Claim Knicks-Themed Trash Bins
Jul 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
- The New York Sanitation Department randomly selected five winners from 125,000 entries to receive Knicks-themed metal trash cans.
- This contest was launched following the viral incident involving a JP Morgan executive stealing one of the bins.
- Each winner represents a different borough and only needed to be able to transport the 30-pound bin home.
- The bins serve as a symbol encouraging New Yorkers to properly dispose of trash in designated containers.
People are getting fired over these!— Alfonso Bravo, winner from Kingsbridge Heights, said after being awarded the Knicks-themed trash bin.
The Stickney Water Reclamation Plant in Illinois is one of the largest wastewater-treatment facilities in the world, serving about 2 ... Show more
Drying of the Aral Sea has released more than 200 teragrams of carbon from exposed lake-bed sediments, transforming the region from a carbon sink into a carbon ... Show more
CJP-let protest at Jantar Mantar ended on July 25 after the government accepted the protesters’ key demands. Earlier that afternoon ... Show more
The Globe and Mail Jul 13
EU and partners launch $1-billion aid initiative to help Gaza recover from war: It will support projects such as restoring water and sanitation ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-eu-gaza-aid-projects/
News: Police announce traffic restrictions for National Cleaning Day: Police say the restrictions are intended to enable mandatory participation in the ...
newvision.co.ug/category/news/police-announce-traffic-restrictions-for-nati-NV_237644_072026
Ibtisam Al-Helou sets off before dawn from her tent on Gaza's seafront in a daily search for fresh water. Her struggle to wash ... Show more
Ex-Southern Water boss among first to face criminal charges over sewage tests: The i Paper has been calling on the Government to prosecute water bosses as part ...
inews.co.uk/news/southern-water-bosses-first-face-criminal-charges-sewage-leaks-4662564
Bloom calls for end to chemical toilet contracts as Ekurhuleni tenders face scrutiny
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The New York City Department of Sanitation is disciplining out-of-control garbage men after they were caught on video leaving one Staten Island block a ... Show more
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 4,930, top lawmaker says: The number of people in shelters rose to 21,210; those made homeless by the quakes are living ...
khaleejtimes.com/world/americas/death-toll-from-venezuela-quakes-rises-to-4930
Massive cruise on lockdown off California coast as 120 passengers go down with disgusting symptoms
nypost.com/2026/07/02/us-news/cruise-ship-docked-off-california-coast-after-100-passengers-sickened/
Gwarube announces pit latrine backlog cleared, but problems persist: Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has announced the completion of all pit-toilet ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-07-09-ministers-school-pit-latrine-claims-clash-with-reality-on-the-ground/
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Late Looksmaxxing influencer Connor Murphy shared alarming video while 'really high': 'Feel like I’m dying every second'
nypost.com/2026/07/09/world-news/late-looksmaxxing-influencer-connor-murphy-had-shared-alarming-video-while-really-high-i-feel-like-im-dying-every-second/
Water scarcity: Is wastewater treatment a sustainable solution?: Water contaminants span a wide range of biological and chemical agents, which makes effective ...
indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/water-scarcity-is-wastewater-treatment-a-sustainable-solution-10775914/
Venezuela earthquakes: in pictures.
The death toll in Venezuela’s twin earthquake disaster reached over 1,400, and millions more were feared to lack ... Show more
In pictures: Venezuela earthquakes
In pictures: Venezuela earthquakes
Rats are invading displacement camps across Gaza, where piles of garbage, overflowing sewage and overcrowded shelters are worsening a public health crisis ... Show more
DSNY takes shot at JPMorgan litterbug with 'No Need to Knick' a trash bin giveaway
nypost.com/2026/06/26/us-news/dsny-launches-no-need-to-knick-a-trash-bin-giveaway-after-jp-morgan-theft/
CJP alleges Delhi Police cut water, sanitation facilities at Jantar Mantar amid Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike | India News
hindustantimes.com/india-news/cjp-alleges-delhi-police-cut-water-sanitation-facilities-at-jantar-mantar-amid-sonam-wangchuks-hunger-strike-101782640758195.html
Karenga embraces pit latrines: The nomadic community had been relying on open defecation with little regard for basic household sanitation
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/karenga-embraces-pit-latrines-5513710
She Stole a Knicks Trash Can Off the Street and Lost Her Job at JPMorgan: After a video of Angie Baez taking a Knicks-themed trash can went viral ...
nytimes.com/2026/06/24/nyregion/knicks-trash-can-jpmorgan-chase.html
Yorkshire Live Jun 27
Everyone urged to stop pouring tinned tuna liquid down sink drains: Warning to anyone who drains tinned tuna liquid down their sink
examinerlive.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/everyone-urged-stop-pouring-tinned-34197843
New York Knicks fan no longer employed by former company, fined after taking Knicks-themed trash can
goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/new-york-knicks-fan-longer-employed-former-company-134179882
The Rs 6.5 lakh crore water infrastructure opportunity: 3 stocks riding India’s next utility boom
financialexpress.com/market/stock-insights/the-rs-6-5-lakh-crore-water-infrastructure-opportunity-3-stocks-riding-indias-next-utility-boom/4276409/
