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Water is a foundational determinant of health -- its availability, quality, and management directly influence disease, nutrition, and livelihoods. This book explores water supply systems, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and their roles in preventing infectious diseases and supporting healthy communities. It blends technical guidance on treatment and distribution with behavioral strategies to improve uptake and sustainability. Risk assessment, outbreak investigation, and low-cost interventions are illustrated with community examples and monitoring approaches. Policy and governance chapters discuss equity, cross-sector collaboration, and financing for resilient water services. Suitable for health workers, engineers, and program managers working at the water-health interface.

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Dr. Chebli Akli Islam, PharmD, and holder of a PhD in Toxicology, epitomizes excellence in the field of hospital-university research. As a researcher at the University of Constantine, Faculty of Medicine, he passionately dedicates himself to studying various aspects of toxicology, including medicolegal, clinical, kinetic, food, and environmental toxicology. With over 10 years of experience, Dr. Chebli Akli Islam has cultivated expertise in a multitude of toxicological domains. His academic and professional career showcases an unwavering commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of toxicology. Dr. Chebli Akli Islam not only earned a pharmacy degree but also deepened his skills by pursuing a PhD in Toxicology, demonstrating his dedication to academic and scientific excellence. As a hospital-university researcher, Dr. Chebli Akli Islam tackles critical issues related to toxicology, such as toxic risk assessment in various contexts, identification of harmful substances in food and environmental products, and innovative solutions to mitigate the adverse effects of toxins on human health. His multidisciplinary expertise enables him to address the complex challenges of toxicology from different angles, ranging from clinical data analysis to the search for practical solutions to prevent poisonings and improve treatment protocols. Within the academic and scientific community, Dr. Chebli Akli Islam is recognized for his dedication to teaching and mentoring students, thereby inspiring future generations of researchers and healthcare professionals to pursue excellence in the field of toxicology. With his ambitious vision and unwavering commitment to scientific research, Dr. Chebli Akli Islam has become a prominent figure in the field of toxicology, making significant contributions to the safety and well-being of society.

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