Essays on Sanitation

Ethics & Corporate Responsibility at the workplace and the World

All companies big or small have a responsibility towards its stakeholders for ethical execution of its operations so as not to hurt their interests or trust in the company. These responsibilities exceed beyond the workplace and must focus on improving the working and living conditions of its workers and other stakeholders. This paper is an attempt towards addressing the issues in Ethics and CSR with reference to a pharmaceutical company, PharmaCare with its Head Office at New Jersey. It is reputed to produce life saving and life improving drugs and is ethically inclined towards poorer sections of society to ...

In countries around the world, children are suffering and dying from malnutrition, disease, and poverty secondary to drought or flooding. Changes in climate create many risks to the lives of children and their families as they struggle to survive in areas where food is difficult to grow and workers are poorly paid. Due to the increase in temperature and extreme weather conditions brought on by climate change, many communities are expected to suffer scarcity of clean water with the result of perilous diseases and health complications. Disasters and humanitarian crises may bring long-term displacements and disruption to educational, health, ...

Pathophysiology of Rheumatic Fever

Introduction Rheumatic Fever (RF) is the type of inflammatory disease that can develop due to untreated or inadequately treated throat infection (scarlet fever or strep throat) caused by a type of bacteria known as streptococcus (Carapetis, McDonald & Wilson, 2005). This paper is going to cover pathophysiology of the Rheumatic Fever. It will begin with the symptoms associated with RF. A description of mechanisms or processes that take place in a person infected with RF will be described. This will be followed by a discussion of the causes of RF. There is a section dedicated to the pathophysiology of RF ...

1. How would the nurse practicing from Nightingale’s theory, begin her home visit? What would be the priority for the nurse in this situation? Home visits provide an opportunity for the nurse to access the situation of the client at their home. Based on this assessment, the nurse can make decisions, and plan her care activities. In this given client, she has two children who are been taken care, along with a cat. Considering the situation of the room in which the children spend are raised, there is poor ventilation, and potential source of contamination like the cat, ...

The Map of Haiti and others countries in the Caribbean

Haiti Acknowledgement This Cholera Proposal would not be having been possible without the support of “the Hinckley Institute at the University of Utah who gives me opportunity to serve the world and to see the good in the world. I am grateful to those who provided guidance and support during my internship at Medical Care Development International from ministry of health in Haiti (MSPP) I’m thankful my best Dr. Benavente Louis for his valuable contributions to this proposal. I’m thankful to Dr. Pablo Paolo and for Dr Jeff Wendell their leadership support of my research for this ...

CHAPTER FOUR

Introduction This study will mainly focus on the ways that can be proposed so as to make the medical care provision of Russia be improved. The results that will be achieved from this research work will immensely contribute to the improved and much efficient health care provision in Russia.

Findings

Notably, the research methodology employed a mixture of both qualitative and quantitative analysis. We shall therefore look at the various prospects of Russian healthcare business in the global international healthcare market. Some of the most visible prospects and fragments that are the backbone of the healthcare sector include demographic issues, ...

Food-borne Illness

Food is the basic necessity of every human being. It has evolved into many forms, making it easier for people and animals to consume them. However, there are still circumstances wherein food can cause not only harm to people, but also deaths. One way by which this can occur, is through food-borne illnesses and diseases. Food-borne illness, or more commonly known as food poisoning, is an illness that is caused by consuming food that are contaminated with bacteria and chemicals (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015).

Food-borne Disease Outbreaks

Food-borne illnesses are conditions that people should not take lightly because though ...

Tourism, hospitality management sectors are interlinked to each other to some extent and it is argued that Tourism, hospitality management are interrelated and have many cross-relationship to cover the entire sector together. Tourism and hospitality are closely related but not mutually exclusive; as hospitality is the least concerned with providing the needs of tourists. The definitions of hospitality and tourism field falls under “travel and tourism”. It is sensible to study the linked sectors together in detail on strategy and operation level. This research describes and demonstrates the close interaction between the tourism and hospitality; and flexibility of the ...

Culture is definitely one of the inherent elements for every person which affects the way one thinks, acts, reacts to the situations, makes decisions and interacts with others. Staying mostly invisible, the aspect of culture, though, is present in everything we do. Therefore being a nurse in the country of diverse cultures, or the one which is completely different from your own, means considering cultural issues and trying to understand them. Additionally, what may considerably differ from country is not only culture, but also the factors of risk. Therefore this essay will consider risk factors in India, and the ...

Abstract

This paper presents the research study on a public relation campaign run for positive motivation and psychological perspective of the children with physical disabilities. The paper discusses the background of the campaign #ToyLikeMe and how public relation and other communication tools falling under the umbrella of public relation helped campaign reach to millions of people across the world. The paper utilizes the knowledge of internal and external markets, launch and openings, promotional materials, social media, visuals and images and other tools to understand the importance of communication as one of the most effective strategies for the success of a ...

Contaminated water is a menace that contributes to the deaths of several people year in year out (“Hand Washing Facilities in Schools”). It leads to severe illnesses such as diarrhea and cholera especially among toddlers and school going children. Following this fact, the residents of the town of Crestwood, Illinois came up with a project that would enhance hand sanitation, especially in public schools. The objective of the specific project was to ensure that by the end of six months, they had provided each school with water dispensers which supplied clean water for washing hands, alongside other necessities such ...

1. Historical evolution of Mumbai Mumbai has a long history of evolution that spans for 1000 years. In 1343 the cluster of seven islands was controlled by the Sultanate of Gujarat, and later in 1534 following Portugal invasion, the area was converted into a trading center (The British Library Board). The Portuguese coined the term Bom Bahia, meaning ‘the good bay’, and developed dwelling units, factories as well as ship building yards in the Island cluster, which later became known as Bombay (The British Library Board). With the establishment of East India Company, the British ousted Portuguese, and used ...

A Response Paper

There are many departments that visitors enjoy being part of, but hospitality is the major department that is envied and enjoyed by many people across the world. Hospitality is generally a reception distinguished by being friendly and generous for entertaining guests. Guests always prefer a favorable environment especially on hygiene, because they prefer better place in terms of security and hygiene than their own homes. Therefore, a hospitality department has the entire professional to ensure that everything is right to the level best of the clients. However, things might not always go as planned, and at one time or ...

Beneficial Properties

Some of the beneficial properties of globalization for Coca Cola have been: Increased Market Share Today, Coca Cola is known as an international brand, but their success has been due to globalization and their success in different markets (Collins). Globalization has helped Coca Cola to expand their business beyond the American borders and enter new countries over the years. Due to globalization, Coca Cola has been able to reach different markets all over the world. By entering new countries, Coca Cola has been able to reach new customers and increase their global market share. Stakeholders that benefit from increased ...

Executive Summary

The hotel industry is an important sector in any economy. An increase in the number of tourists often leads to growth in revenue. However, this increase often adds the amount of solid waste, a factor which is likely to affect the hotel industry negatively due to environmental pollution. Ineffective waste management practices have forced hotels to incur substantial expenses. Traditional practices of waste management have led to the dumping of waste materials on roadsides, landfills and in oceans leading to environmental pollution, health hazards, and acidification of soil. Hotels need to come up with effective waste management practices which ...

The article is about comparing the pollution caused by cars in the 1970’s to the pollution that existed in the United States prior to the automobile. The focus of the article is the pollution caused by the waste of horses. Horses were the cause of a number of pollution related issues in the past. The gases that they released along with the fecal matter they left behind not only resulted in foul odors, but were harmful to the environment and people’s health. There was also the issue of noise, which subsequently increased to horrifying levels in cities ...

The video “Slum Cities: A Shifting World” is among the most viewed films on YouTube, given its ability to provide real information regarding some of the world’s largest slums. Fundamentally, the film looks at the move of masses from the rural settings to urban centres and the manner in which such cities deal with the transitions. Directed by CBC News Canada, the film “Slum Cities: A Shifting World” provides a report of two mega slums; the Dharavi in India, and another one in Rio de Janeiro. As noted in the film, millions of people across the world often ...

ITERS Observation and Reflection

ITERS Observation and Reflection The objective of the activity is to observe a toddler in a classroom for a maximum of 10 hours in order to complete the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale or ITERS. In this activity a male toddler with permission from the parent was asked to stay in a classroom for a minimum of 1 hour with 15 minutes interval giving a total of 10 hours as needed for the observation period. The standard element observed in the learning environment encompasses a goal of ensuring that the toddler can move freely in the classroom area in order ...

Abstract

This paper analyzes the impact of foreign financial assistance on Haiti, the various types of rehabilitation programs undertaken using foreign aid, and the role of the government in developing healthcare facilities by analyzing a wide variety of source materials. In the absence of foreign aid, Haiti would have been worse off because of weak institutional structures and inadequate delivery mechanisms. Haiti is in the lowest quartile for all the wrong reasons—extreme poverty, poor health and sanitation, high unemployment, and collapse of institutional mechanisms. Haiti ranks 163 among 188 countries in terms of human development with 20 percent of ...

Question 1

In developing countries, sanitation has turned out to be one of the most challenging issues. Maintenance of sanitation and hygiene in these countries has proved to be a challenge. The population’s culture may significantly hinder the ability of the state to improve the health of the people. Therefore, most developing countries, littering of streets, is common. Animals roam freely in the streets and been exposed to humans and sometimes drinking the same water as sewage.

Question 2

Some countries have cultures that believe that has turned out to be an obstacle to better sanitation and hygiene. Some believe it is ...

Introduction

The history of Haiti immediately after the revolution period was not an easy one because of the preceding events. This country was literally in shambles and everything was in a mess starting from the farms together with the crops. Skilled labor from other countries had either left, dead, or had fled due to the way they were treated at this time as slaves while others might have gone into hiding. Those who were former slaves and were now free were not ready to work on other people’s farms. At the same time, there was great fear that France ...

While the internet has been an incredible source of information, a number of sites are inaccurate and unreliable. Water.Org, however, is one of the few reliable sources out there. The organization was founded in 2009 from the merger of two well-established and trusted institutions – Water Africa and WaterPartners (Water.Org). The fact that the organization is a non-profit institution and whose projects are funded primarily through aid grants, loans, or a combination of the two, means that their information is reliable as they are not inclined to present information tilted for their product for financial gain. The organization has also ...

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In the modern world today, we face as a global culture the inclination of civil wars and political crises and displacement of peoples. The quote mentioned above refers to the displacement of people due to natural and political disasters. When these disasters transpire, individuals are typically living in sub-standard living conditions. What ends up happening as a result is that people are exposed to living conditions with lower sanitation that were seen many centuries ago. This subjects these populations to diseases that they may have not been subject to previously. In order to combat this epidemic, we have to ...

Post Disaster Project: Prepare a Project Plan

Project description A disaster is natural or man-made occurrence, that causes immense damage to human life, animal life or properties, on a large scale. It creates the need for external human assistance to alleviate the sufferings of the victims, minimize their loss and return them back to a state where they can manage the situation independently. Sometimes, the damage associated with a disaster is irreversible and assistance can only help victims to adapt. A proper disaster management project can help foresee disasters and minimize loss. Preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation are the different stages involved in the management of ...

International Comparison of Data

International Comparison of Data Health indicators are defined by health scientists as quantitative features used to define health status of a population. Health indicators have direct influences on the health of a community and the indicators are used to characterize the health quality of the community. The United States and most of the European countries have favorable health indicators compared to other developed counties. The research paper is going to compare the health indicators of three countries including United States, Denmark and Ethiopia. Health indicators are used by the governments and other health agencies in guiding the healthy policy ...

Setting and maintaining ethical standards is paramount in any business. It is as significant, if not more, in the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry. The products are consumed by people and any shortcuts to success are potentially harmful for the consumers. Kellogg’s is a renowned multinational brand of the Kellogg Company. Kellogg has been recognized as one of the best companies in the F&B sector by dint of their adherence to food safety laws. The company’s reputation around the world has relied on the quality and safety assurance given by the company to its customers . Moreover, the ...

Abraham Lincoln was born in the month of February 1809 in Hodgenville Kentucky. During the time of his birth, his parents were living in Hardin County. They were a humble family with petite wealth. His father was Thomas Lincoln, and His mother was Nancy Hanks Lincoln. Abraham had two siblings. His elder sister was Sarah, and his younger brother was Thomas. Both of his siblings died in infancy. A local land dispute caused them to vacate their home. The entire family relocated to Perry County in Indiana. This event occurred in 1817. While at Indiana, Lincoln and his family ...

Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK) for Project Management

Literature Review The PMBoK is a guide for project management, wherein all the contents constitute a body of knowledge for project managers to follow and use. This document is the product of the work of the Project Management Institute (PMI). It is said that the practices mentioned therein are applicable to most projects most of the time, and that experts have concurred about their utility and value. This means that the direct application of the processes, tools, and techniques can improve the chances of success of a project. PMBoK is process-driven, meaning that it is made out of several ...

The harvest gypsies are a series of articles written by John Steinbeck. He was an American-born author who wrote twenty-seven books and sixteen novels. Among his writings were six non-fictional books and five collections of short stories. The Harvest Gypsies elaborated on the hardships and triumphs of American migrant workers during the great depression. These articles traced the stories and paths of migrant workers as they moved from crop to crop. They give an in-depth analysis of how these people eked out a stark existence. Eventually, these early migrant workers came to be known as “New Gypsies.” (Steinbeck 1). ...

E nvironmental conservation has attracted the attention of the globe because the consequences of environmental degradation are diverse and affect the whole world in one way or the other. Human activities have largely been blamed for environmental degradation and to correct this, steps on environmental conservation have been taken seriously by all countries in the world. Somalia is located in a semi-arid area of Sub-Saharan Africa, with an estimate of 5,700,000 Ha of low-density woodland and 52,000 Ha of dense forest (Thulin 14). However, environmental degradation has been on the rise in Somalia, and the major ...

LifeStraw: Science and Technology

LifeStraw is a product developed by the Swiss company Vestergaard Frandsen, which consists of a water filter that removes 99.99% of waterborne bacteria, protozoan parasites and viruses, allowing the user to obtain clean drinking water directly from containers, streams, lakes or other sources of potentially contaminated water. The Oxford Dictionary defines science as the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. In order to develop the LifeStraw, scientific experiments were conducted to understand the process of water purification and develop an innovative method ...

The movie «I Am A Man: Dr. King & the Memphis Sanitation Strike» describes the events of 1968, when 1300 sanitation workers began to strike in Memphis, Tennessee. The issues raised in the movie «I Am A Man: Dr. King & the Memphis Sanitation Strike» concern the problem of recognition of the union by the govermental athorities. The events described in the film are not only of national importance, they are in the nature of global significance. We are talking about human rights. In 1968, Memphis, Tennessee, a group of sanitation workers numbered 1300 people began a strike in order to ...

QUESTION 1: Describe the benefits of sustained and increased investment in reproductive health services globally

Reduced infant motilities: Health sector has tremendously improved over the course of years globally; new methods are being innovated to improve on the provision of services. In this case, there has been persistence in increasing and sustaining investment in the reproductive health services due to the benefits that come with these measures. In the recent past cases of deaths among babies immediately after birth were high. However there has been a drastic decline in reported cases of these infant mortality rates. This is as a result of improved lifestyle, sanitation and sharing important information on how pregnant mothers should ...

Introduction

The event attended was an award giving ceremony called Waislitz Global Citizen Awards that was based on giving awards to those who give back to their societies. The event was initially founded by Hugh Evans who also doubled up to be the brain child behind the Global Citizen foundation. Hugh founded the organization in collaboration with other founders with whom they shared a similar focus. One of the other founding fathers of the organization included Alex Waislitz. The events primary functionality is to give awards to those who work hard to give back to the societies that exist in ...

in the industrial and infrastructure sector

Abstract

In most parts of the Arab countries, the limited resources of water pose adverse constraints to both the social and economic development, while also threatening the people’s livelihood. The available surface water keeps on declining, and the ground water over-pumping that goes beyond the natural recharge rates has continued to cause great negative impact in the lowering of water table. Over-pumping of ground water also increases ground water salinity, ground water depletion, and ecological degradation (SCENR 5). The outcome prompted the Qatar government to start regulating its water resources as a measure ...

Wright, Caroll. “The Factory System as an Element in Civilization.” Journal of Social Science, No. 16, December 1882. Sinclair, Upton. “The Meat-Packers of Chicago.” The Jungle, New York, 1906, pp. 39–47, 112– 117, 160–162. My motivation for choosing these two primary documents is informed by the fact that there are a lot of unfair labor practices and exploitation at present and very little has been done to address this menace. Laborers at factories work extremely hard and in the end other people unjustifiably feast on the proceeds of their sweat. Both papers are connected by the theme ...

Analysis of NTD

Summary Neglected tropical diseases (NTD) refer to the diseases that traditionally have received less attention as compared to other global health infections such as Malaria, TB or AIDS. Despite of this fact it is estimated that sixty percent of the globes population- about 1.4 billion people suffers from at least one of the NTDs. Most NTDs are not fatal but this is not to mean that they do not cause any negative effects. NTD have been known to cause disfigurement, disability and for making the patients suffer from other effect such that they become unable to go to schools ...

Question 1

Stevens G.A. et.al (2012) in the article National, regional, and global trends in adult overweight and obesity prevalence identify the overwhelming rates of obesity all over the globe. The writers aim to present comparable and contrasting trends in obesity and overweight levels in various regions. They provide estimates of 1980 to 2008 amongst the adult population of over 20 years old. A Bayesian Hierarchical Paradigm is utilized to measure the body mass index of the sample to evaluate the variables in the study such as gender, year, country, and age of the adults (Stevens G.A et.al, 2012). The findings ...

In general, Kenya is a dry country; about four-fifths of the land is considered arid or semi-arid. The land considered useful for agriculture only occupies about 17 percent of the nation’s area; throughout the country, average yearly rainfall ranges from 200 mm (in the north) to over 1,800 mm on the sides of Mt. Kenya (The Encyclopedia of Earth, 2008). Ironically, the economy of the country centers around the agricultural part of the country; agricultural products bring in about 30 percent of the nation’s income. When droughts come, they can send Kenya’s economy into severe ...

Executive summary

It is evident that Malaria remains to be one of the main issues affecting children in Sierra Leone. Essentially, the high child mortality rate resulting from Malaria infections in Sierra Leone has become a critical concern. This position has been reiterated by the National Health Sector Strategic Plan. The organization revealed that Malaria has become both a health, social and economic challenge to the country. In essence, it has been identified that the disease is the primary causative agent of children deaths in the nation. Although there are other diseases that account for children deaths, Malaria still remains a ...

International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Somalia

The combination of several factors resulted to the challenges faced by people in terms of having access to safe and clean water in Somalia. There is relentless pressure to improve the living conditions of the population living in Somalian communities through the provision of continuous supply of clean and safe water. The IOM deemed it sustainable to implement a system where appropriate sanitation process and knowledge to protect the community from exposure to water born diseases. Currently, the challenges that exist in Somali in terms of the water supply in the communities are affected by such factors as arid ...