Hydroelectric projects offer opportunities for infrastructure development and economic
growth; yet, if not well designed, implemented and operated, they have the potential to …

Large private sector investments in low-and middle-income countries are often critically
evaluated with regards to their environmental, social, human rights, and health impacts. A …

Background As biofuel projects may be associated with positive and negative effects on
people's health and wellbeing, a health impact assessment was performed for the Addax …

Malaria is a major public health risk in Rwanda where children and pregnant women are
most vulnerable. This infectious disease remains the main cause of morbidity and mortality …

A field survey was conducted to ascertain the extent of improved water and sanitation
coverage in two urban slums, in the Asawase constituency of Kumasi. A total of 788 …

The lack of a source of clean drinking water is a rising public health concern worldwide.
Waterborne diseases are a consequence. This study assessed whether the water quality is …

The Lao People's Democratic Republic or Lao PDR is a landlocked country covering an
area of 236 800 km². The country shares its borders with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam …

Abstract Effects of poor environmental hygiene on population health were studied in the
precarious living quarters of Doukoure, the village of Niangon-adjame and the viable living …

According to the World Health Organization 94% of global malaria cases and 94% of global
malaria deaths have been reported from Africa. Unfortunately, it is difficult to determine the …

The goal of this study was to assess waterand sanitationrelated diseases in the Kassena
Nankana municipality using surveys and laboratory analyses. A total of 152 heads of …