March. 17, 2020: World Water Day
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World Water Day
Worldwide, 2.2 billion people use a source of drinking water contaminated with feces, putting them at risk of contracting cholera, dysentery, typhoid and polio. (source: UN Water) Join us in recognizing the accomplishments of our Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) experts this World Water Day, March 22nd. WASH experts at CDC respond to international disasters, disease outbreaks, and humanitarian crises that threaten the supply of safe drinking water in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. Learn how in 2019, CDC responded to emergencies and waterborne disease outbreaks, to help countries improve access to safe water and be better prepared for the next disaster.
FEATURE STORY
Flooding and damage to housing and infrastructure was widespread following Cyclones Idai and Kenneth in Mozambique. CDC microbiologist Travis Brown tests water quality in an accommodation shelter for people affected by Cyclone Kenneth.
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BLOG
Andrea Martinsen pumps water from a tap stand in Zimbabwe while assessing chlorine levels in the water during a cholera outbreak.
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VIDEO
After two powerful cyclones made landfall in Mozambique in March and April 2019, CDC worked with Mozambican health authorities and international partners to prevent, detect and respond to disease outbreaks.
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INFOGRAPHIC
Worldwide, 780 million people do not have access to an improved water source.
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Radio Synergie
March 12, 2020 - United States and Kenya Partner on The Establishment of a National Public Health Institute
CNBC Africa
February 25, 2020 - How to Stop a Disease From Crossing Borders
New York Times
February 17, 2020
March 22 – World Water Day
March 24 – World TB Day
April 7 – World Health Day
April 24 – World Meningitis Day
April 25 – World Malaria Day
April 24 – April 30 – World Immunization Week
