Stunting as a Risk Factor of Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis in Children: A Literature Review by Nisa Fauziah, Muhammad Abdurrahman Ar-Rizqi, Sofia Hana, Nurul Mufliha Patahuddin, Ajib Diptyanusa

“…While the age from 2 to 5 years along with poor hygiene and sanitation has shown to be the most common risk factors of STH infections in stunted children; currently there are no studies that show direct results of stunting as a risk factor for STH infection. …”
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Assessing Cashew Orchards Management Practices and Infestation rates of Apate terebrans in Orchards in Burkina Faso, West Africa by Naamwin Irkoum Zephirin SOMDA, Juliana Amaka UGWU

“…These findings underscore the need for targeted orchard sanitation practices to reduce infestations, as well as the importance of sampling plans and population monitoring to support higher cashew yields and economic returns.…”
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Comparative Study on the Field- and Lab-Based Soil-Water Characteristic Curves for Expansive Soils by Bakht Zamin, Hassan Nasir, Muhammad Ali Sikandar, Waqas Ahmad, Beenish Jehan Khan, Mahmood Ahmad, Muhammad Tariq Bashir

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Evaluating stakeholder coordination and partnerships for NTD elimination in Taraba state, Nigeria: a multi-level analysis by Adeola Onasanya, Oladimeji Oladepo, Gima Humphrey Forje, Eucheria Ekugeni Abua, Uche Veronica Amazigo

“…Control efforts have involved the four levels of governance with programs focused on vector control, preventive chemotherapy, water, sanitation and health education. However, the coordination across these levels and with multiple stakeholders remains unclear especially in states like Taraba that have received significant funding from local non-governmental organisations. …”
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Unraveling Dengue Dynamics: In-Depth Epidemiological and Entomological Analyses in Bengaluru, India by Vani H. C., Sujit Nath N., Jaiswal M. K., Tiwari R. P., Bharathi P., Asmita B., Shankar G., Jithen C., Pallavi V. D., Srinivas V., Ashok M., Mahamood Shariff, Renuka S., Shrinivasa B. M.

“…This study highlights the increased risk of dengue fever incidence in communities wherepoor intra and peri-domestic sanitation practices are prevailing and recommendsregular entomological surveillance of denguevirus in its vector population..…”
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An Update on Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infection in Captive Wild Animals in Bangladesh by Rehana Rahman, Jannatul Nyema, Md. Imranuzzaman, Bijoy Banik, Proshanto Singha Pranto, Kanan Talukder, Susmita Rani Sarkar, Shampa Deb Nath, Kazi Mehetazul Islam, Tilak Chandra Nath, Saiful Islam

“…This study shows that more epidemiological research and sanitation management programs, including regular antihelminthic therapy for controlling parasitic infection, should be adopted in zoos and ecoparks.…”
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Facilitating high quality acute care in resource-constrained environments: Perspectives of patients recovering from sepsis, their caregivers and healthcare workers in Uganda and Ma... by Felix Limbani, Olive Kabajaasi, Margaret Basemera, Kate Gooding, Nathan Kenya-Mugisha, Mercy Mkandawire, Davis Rusoke, Shevin T Jacob, Anne Ruhweza Katahoire, Jamie Rylance, African Research Collaboration on Sepsis, Patient Experience Study Group

“…Constraints included limited space, strained; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) amenities and practices, inadequate human and material resources and inadequate provision for basic needs including nutrition. …”
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Assessing the Burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Low-Income Communities: Challenges and Solutions by Francesco Branda, Abdisalam Yusuf Ali, Giancarlo Ceccarelli, Mattia Albanese, Erica Binetti, Marta Giovanetti, Massimo Ciccozzi, Fabio Scarpa

“…The effectiveness of current interventions, such as mass drug administration (MDA) programs and improved sanitation, in reducing disease prevalence is examined. …”
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Photocatalytic Enhancement for Solar Disinfection of Water: A Review by J. Anthony Byrne, Pilar A. Fernandez-Ibañez, Patrick S. M. Dunlop, Dheaya M. A. Alrousan, Jeremy W. J. Hamilton

“…Many more are forced to rely on supplies that are microbiologically unsafe, resulting in a higher risk of waterborne diseases, including typhoid, hepatitis, polio, and cholera. Due to poor sanitation and lack of clean drinking water, there are around 4 billion cases of diarrhea each year resulting in 2.2 million deaths, most of these are children under five. …”
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Stimuli-responsive hydrogel dressing for wound healing by Wei Zhang, Jun Hu, Hao Wu, Xiufei Lin, Limei Cai

“…The wound microenvironment is collectively regulated by internal biomolecules, external drugs, and external sanitation. Traditional wound dressings (powders, bandages, sponges, etc.) often have poor therapeutic effects during wound healing and repair processes because they cannot respond to the dynamic wound microenvironment changes over the long-term. …”
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Transmission dynamics and control for a brucellosis model in Hinggan League of Inner Mongolia, China by Mingtao Li, Guiquan Sun, Juan Zhang, Zhen Jin, Xiangdong Sun, Youming Wang, Baoxu Huang, Yaohui Zheng

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Lessons Learned from Van Earthquake in the Context of Urban Environment and Health by Bilge Kalanlar

“…The urban environment and health in terms of effective planning done in the earthquake, epidemiological analysis of risk factors for death and injury, the necessary information for emergency needs assessment in earthquake rescue operations, management of losses, medical supplies, disease control and pre-earthquake sanitation and foreign aid issues, during and after disasters, including all stages of disaster should be evaluated and planned in advance. …”
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A Comprehensive Review and Analysis of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in School Children from South India by Vinay Khanna, Suhas Alur, Ruchee Khanna, Seemitr Verma

“…Background and Aim: According to the World Health Organization, close to 21% of India’s population may be affected by intestinal parasites, accounting for 39 million disability-adjusted life years, which may likely be due to substandard sanitation practices and insufficient personal hygiene standards. …”
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Factors contributing to helminth prevalence after repeated mass administration of medicines in Anambra State, Nigeria by Ogechukwu B. Aribodor, Christopher Okaka, Sammy Sam-Wobo, Annick Bikoumou, Emmanuel Obikwelu

“…Infection levels varied by location (p > 0.05), with socio-economic status and inadequate WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) infrastructure contributing to transmission risk. …”
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Time to invest in cholera by Rebecca C. Stout, Nicholas Feasey, Marion Péchayre, Nicholas Thomson, Benson Z. Chilima

“…We discuss contributing factors to the outbreak including a lack of investment in water, sanitation and hygiene (both historically and currently), human resource constraints, and the market structures which make accessing oral cholera vaccine challenging both in the midst of an ongoing outbreak and as a preventative approach. …”
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Assessment of Microbiological Safety and Quality of Minced Meat and Meat Contact Surfaces in Selected Butcher Shops of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Kibrom Zerabruk, Negussie Retta, Diriba Muleta, Anteneh T. Tefera

“…The study has indicated that minced meat samples and contact surface materials had higher microbial load with poor personal and work area sanitation. Low knowledge of food handlers in the butcher shops and broken cold chain have also been found as major contributing factors for the contamination of beef.…”
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Assessing food safety and hygiene practices in old age homes in Mangaung and Lejweleputswa regions, free state by Tshegofatso Nhabe, Ntsoaki J. Malebo

“…Although participants demonstrated a good understanding of personal hygiene, proper food handling, sanitation, and microbial contamination prevention, a gap remained between knowledge and practical application.DiscussionThe findings highlight the need for improved food safety measures in old age homes. …”
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Bacterial Profile and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of the Isolates from Stethoscope, Thermometer, and Inanimate Surfaces of Mizan-Tepi University Teaching Hospital, Southwe... by Teshale Worku, Dejene Derseh, Abera Kumalo

“…There is no regular sanitation and disinfection of hospital equipment and surfaces.…”
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Thirsting for solutions: Unpacking inadequate water provision in rural communities by Sinazo Sixolisiwe Tshona, Sithenkosi Lungisa, Luluto Mgweba

“…As a result, 19% of those living in rural areas lack access to a dependable water source and 33% lack basic sanitation services. Aim: This study aimed to identify obstacles municipalities face in delivering water services to rural communities and challenges surrounding water scarcity. …”
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Environmental problems indicator under environmental modeling toward sustainable development by P. Sutthichaimethee, W. Tanoamchard, P. Sawangwong, P Pachana, N. Witit-Anun

“…The highest environmental cost in the category of Fertilizer and Pesticides was for oil palm. For Sanitation Services, the highest environmental cost was movie theaters. …”
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