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Time to come clean on handwashing investment: Op-ed
"Now wash your hands." Often seen on the walls of public toilets around the world, this phrase highlights how vital handwashing is in preventing the spread of diseases. Yet for millions of people, the signs might as well say, "Now fly to the moon."
HRW: Greek island camps not adequately prepared for Covid-19
Greek authorities have not done enough to address the dangerous overcrowding and lack of health care, access to adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene products to stem the spread of Covid-19 in camps for asylum seekers, Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Wednesday.
Water levels in Istanbul dams drop
The water level in Istanbul's dams declined as much as 31 percent from a year ago as the city that is home to some 16 million is grappling with the coronavirus pandemic.
Experts warn the residents that further decline in water levels may cause problems in the summer season because personal hygiene is the most effective protection against the virus.
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WHO: School Closures due to the COVID-19 can have Negative Impacts on Children’s Learning and Wellbeing
The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC), UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) today issued new guidance to help protect children and schools from transmission of the COVID-19 virus. The guidance provides critical considerations and practical checklists to keep schools safe.
How Does Dirty Air in Sofia Affect Our Health?
"Air for health" will present the results of a one-year analysis that influences the dirty air in Sofia on the health of the people.
The air problem in the capital has been solving for years.
A day ago the Sofia City Court ordered the Metropolitan Municipality to wash streets twice a month and plan to build bicycle lanes.
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1/4 of Healthcare Facilities Аround the World - Without Clean Water
This shows a UN report, quoted by NOVA TV.
A quarter of hospitals and health centers around the world do not have a main plumbing line and suffer from a lack of safe and clean water needed for patient care, BTA said, citing a UN report.
Stray dog Linda comes to same car wash for touch-free brushing in Turkey's west
A stray dog named Linda in the western Turkish province of İzmir comes to the same automatic car wash several times every week to use the touch-free machine for brushing.
Numbers of stingrays, flounders wash up on Istanbul shore
Numbers of stingrays, flounders wash up on Istanbul shore
Japanese art comes to Istanbul
Classes will be organized to teach the Japanese art of painting, sumi-e, from Jan 31 until the end of March.
Japanese art of painting Sumi-e, which has a significant place in Far Eastern culture, has been brought to Turkey by SushiCo.
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