Environment/Science
New York, Nov 20 (JEN): For every dollar invested in water and sanitation, there is a $4.3 return in the form of reduced health care costs for individuals and society around the world, where 2.5 billion people still lack access to basic sanitation services, with 1 billion practicing open defection, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday. more
Experts at UN conference call for action to mitigate climate-related health risks

New York, Aug 28 (JEN) Experts are urging the international community to act fast to reduce climate change and its health consequences at the first-ever global conference on health and clim ...