![Waste crisis deepens misery in Gaza as war rages Waste crisis deepens misery in Gaza as war rages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721128743_KhanYounis.jpg)
Waste crisis deepens misery in Gaza as war rages
Children sift through garbage on Gaza's streets in a growing sanitation crisis that's adding to the misery of war.
Sat Jul 20 2024
![Gaza environmental damage unprecedented, says UN report Gaza environmental damage unprecedented, says UN report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718776311_Gazaenvironmentald.jpg)
Gaza environmental damage unprecedented, says UN report
Water, sanitation and hygiene systems are almost entirely defunct, with Gaza's five wastewater treatment plants shut down, the report found.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah and Elon Musk attend World Water Forum high-level leadership meeting Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah and Elon Musk attend World Water Forum high-level leadership meeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716195761_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah and Elon Musk attend World Water Forum high-level leadership meeting
Of the 72 pct of the earth's surface covered by water, only one pct is accessible and useable for drinking water and sanitation needs.
Mon May 20 2024
![WHO says it was forced to move medical supplies from southern Gaza warehouse WHO says it was forced to move medical supplies from southern Gaza warehouse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701641996_TBISRAELTANK.jpg)
WHO says it was forced to move medical supplies from southern Gaza warehouse
WHO officials said many residents of Gaza unable to access clean water and sanitation they are concerned about a major disease outbreak.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![Malawi fears spread of cholera outbreak in wake of Cyclone Freddy Malawi fears spread of cholera outbreak in wake of Cyclone Freddy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679277863_MALAWI.jpg)
Malawi fears spread of cholera outbreak in wake of Cyclone Freddy
Poor access to clean water and sanitation at emergency camps for those displaced by the cyclone pose a threat of waterborne diseases.
Mon Mar 20 2023
All about style in sanitation Hansgrohe
Hansgrohe - All about style in sanitation
Tue Mar 08 2022
![Sanitation, disinfection guidelines for public premises approved for local authorities Sanitation, disinfection guidelines for public premises approved for local authorities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81614778090_FadillahYusof.jpg)
Sanitation, disinfection guidelines for public premises approved for local authorities
The sanitisation and disinfection guidelines for public facilities and premises in local authority areas will be used as a guide by local councils and stakeholders to carry out sanitisation.
Sat Jul 24 2021
![Forty-three schools in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan ordered closed Forty-three schools in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan ordered closed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51619618089_notis.jpg)
Forty-three schools in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan ordered closed
The closure of 30 schools in Selangor for two days is to ensure sanitation works were carried out as well as to give the opportunity for the students to undergo screenings.
Wed Apr 28 2021
![Does house sanitation prevent COVID-19 infection? Does house sanitation prevent COVID-19 infection?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71616294675_sanitasi.jpg)
Does house sanitation prevent COVID-19 infection?
The outbreak of COVID-19, with the first case detected in the country early last year, has changed the people's lifestyle, economically, socially, as well as in terms of healthcare.
Sun Mar 21 2021
![Health inspectors also unsung heroes in COVID-19 battle Health inspectors also unsung heroes in COVID-19 battle](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51611308139_kedaimakanPKP.jpg)
Health inspectors also unsung heroes in COVID-19 battle
Stephenson said the health inspectors also advise the community on proper waste disposal and maintenance of good sanitation.
Tue Mar 02 2021
![UK artist hopes world's largest art canvas sparks humanitarian movement UK artist hopes world's largest art canvas sparks humanitarian movement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81614315417_ART.jpg)
UK artist hopes world's largest art canvas sparks humanitarian movement
The aim is to raise at least $30 mln to fund health, sanitation and education initiatives for children in impoverished parts of the world.
Fri Feb 26 2021
![Govt allocates RM2.6 million for sanitation in Putrajaya Govt allocates RM2.6 million for sanitation in Putrajaya](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81586241362_TBPUTRAJAYA.jpg)
Govt allocates RM2.6 million for sanitation in Putrajaya
The sanitation process has to be carried out regularly at the country's administrative centre because it is frequented by the public.
Mon Oct 19 2020
![DBKL, KL Fire Dept carry out sanitisation ops in Kuala Lumpur DBKL, KL Fire Dept carry out sanitisation ops in Kuala Lumpur](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71599789923_prosessanitasi.jpg)
DBKL, KL Fire Dept carry out sanitisation ops in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Mahadi Che Ngah said the focus areas were around Dataran Merdeka, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Bukit Nenas, Jalan Petaling and Central Market.
Sat Oct 17 2020
![Polio vaccine in the crossfire of misinformation Polio vaccine in the crossfire of misinformation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600502833_POLIO.jpg)
Polio vaccine in the crossfire of misinformation
A misleading article blaming a "Gates-funded vaccine" for "causing" the outbreak has been shared more than 8,000 times in Facebook groups.
Sat Sep 19 2020
![Public sanitation operations to continue during RMCO Public sanitation operations to continue during RMCO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598868348_JBPM.jpg)
Public sanitation operations to continue during RMCO
The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) will continue to conduct public sanitation operations throughout the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO).
Mon Aug 31 2020