Background: In Ethiopia, inappropriate handling and disposal of solid waste is common in major cities where waste is dumped along roadsides and in the open spaces. Consequently, solid waste is seriously endangering the ...

iabetes mellitus is a complex chronic disease requiring continuous medical care and multifactorial risk reduction strategies beyond glycemic control. Continuous patient self management, education, and support are essential ...

Background: Poor hygiene behaviors create a serious public health threat to school children. Infectious diseases, one of the major problems faced by school children, are most commonly associated with poor personal hygiene. ...

Background: Menstrual hygiene management refers to access to menstrual hygiene products to absorb or collect the flow of blood during menstruation, privacy to change the materials, and access to facilities to dispose of ...

Background: Municipal solid waste collection is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world since it exposes the workers involved to occupational hazards and predisposes them to certain occupation related morbidities. ...

Poor personal hygiene could be a major problem in developing countries and numerous high-risk behavior among women and young children. In Ethiopia, significant number of women have poor hygienic practices due to ...

Background: A high rate of non-functionality status of the water supply schemes developed has been observed both at the national and regional levels, implying a negative impact on the country’s water supply and sanitation ...

Access to improved water source for drinking and other domestic uses is a major developmental challenge in many developing countries. In Ethiopia due to its different geological formations and climatic conditions water ...