Lack of basic sanitation is a rural problem. We need a renewed commitment for rural sanitation and hygiene. We must focus on scale, equity and sustainability. Globally, two billion people lack basic ...

Access to clean water, proper sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are essential human rights. However, an alarming 785 million people across the globe use unsafe drinking water, while almost 2.4 billion ...

Fifty-five percent of the global population lacks access to safe sanitation, a deadly global health disparity that rarely finds its way into the spotlight. In this episode, we examine the scope of the ...

Despite the progress towards ensuring basic sanitation services for all, access still eludes many. According to recent estimates, over half of the global population or 4.2 billion people across the ...

World Toilet Day, an annual United Nations observance held on 19 November, aims to raise awareness about the global sanitation crisis and the urgent need for safe toilets for everyone, everywhere.

Editor’s note: This is part of a series on food safety costs for businesses. The series is sponsored by CERTUS Food Safety. This piece explores the development of effective sanitation practices. When ...