Access to clean water and sanitation pose 21st-century challenge for millions

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The success of the Safe Water System pioneered by households in Zambia's capital city, Lusaka shows how the developed world can work with local authorities in the developing world where resources are available to create better living conditions for the local populace. Women and children bear the economic brunt of shortages arising from lack of clean water as many among them have to spend hours together to collect water, and it is imperative that diverse partnerships between developed and developing countries deliver results.

Water Supply & Use, Water Supply and Irrigation Systems, Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Water supply, Water Resources-Total Govt, Administration of Environmental Quality Programs, Water Management, Water Supply Projects, Water, Water-supply, Water resource management, Water shortages

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Post-Katrina mental health needs prompt group to compile disaster medicine guide

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The assessment conducted after Hurricane Katrina effect, shows that 45% of 166 individuals interviewed scored high rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that they would be expected to accept a referral for mental health services. Richard Weisler, MD, and his colleagues felt a need of creating a comprehensive and concise document that includes an overview of mental health conditions as well as links to diagnostic, counseling, and pharmacotherapy resources.

Specialty outpatient clinics, not elsewhere classified, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, Community Mental Health Centers, Practice, Community psychiatric services, Community mental health services, Emergency medicine, Post-disaster reconstruction

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Mobile hospital raises questions about hospital surge capacity

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Med-1, US's first fully-equipped mobile surgical hospital was brought into existence when the Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, to help deal with thousands of people seeking emergency care or refuge at Hancock Medical Center, a 104-bed hospital in Bay St Louis, Mississippi. MED-1 consists of two 53-foot tractor-trailer, a 12-bed emergency care unit and 3 pods that slide out to create a 1000-square foot workspace.

Facilities & equipment, Capacity, Care and treatment, Equipment and supplies, Hospitals, Mobile, Mobile hospitals, Disaster victims, Hurricane Katrina, 2005

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