How to Use Water Purification Tablets (Aquatabs Guide): A Complete Step-by-Step for Safe Drinking Water
The Importance of Safe Drinking Water Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental human right, yet billions of people around the world still rely on sources that are potentially contaminated. Unsafe water is a primary cause of preventable waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, which are especially dangerous for children and vulnerable populations. […]
A Practical Guide to Implementing WASH Principles for Healthier Communities
A Guide to Core WASH Principles This WASH principles guide explores the three foundational pillars of public health: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene. Understanding this interconnected system is critical. It helps prevent disease, reduce poverty, and build resilient communities worldwide. The impact is felt most severely by the most vulnerable. According to a UNICEF report, diarrhoeal […]
Clean Water is Not a Luxury – It’s a Lifeline for Yemen
As the severe water crisis in Yemen deepens, 29 international NGOs have sounded the alarm in a joint statement at the 7th Senior Officials Meeting (SOM VII). Learn more about Our Humanitarian Efforts Here. Their collective appeal: must take immediate, coordinated action is required to sustain essential services, especially clean and safe drinking water. Addressing […]
Your Guide to Water Safety & Preventing Waterborne Illness
Water is life. We drink it, cook with it, and clean with it every single day. We often take its safety for granted, but is the water we rely on always as safe as it looks? Unfortunately, clear water isn’t always clean water. Hidden dangers in the form of microscopic contaminants can pose significant health […]
Building a Safer Healthcare Environment Starts with Clean Hands
In healthcare, ensuring patient safety heavily relies on practices like healthcare hand hygiene and is essential for building trust and delivering quality healthcare. Among the complex procedures and technologies used today, effective hand hygiene stands out as a simple but profoundly impactful safety measure. While often viewed as basic, consistent practice is vital for clinical […]
Enabling Climate-Resilient WASH Through Scalable Innovation: The Role of Aquatabs
The Urgent Need for Climate-Resilient WASH Finding effective climate-resilient WASH solutions is paramount as climate impacts intensify. In March 2025, WHO and UNICEF released a pivotal discussion paper identifying key indicators for monitoring climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems. Developed in partnership with leading academic institutions, this initiative also highlights the urgent need to […]
Providing Safe Water for Myanmar in the Wake of Crisis
Following the recent devastating earthquake in Myanmar, the immediate physical destruction is tragically clear. However, beyond the rubble, thousands of families face a silent, yet equally deadly threat: the lack of access to safe water Myanmar earthquake. As vital infrastructure collapses and essential water lines rupture, the earthquake has left entire communities incredibly vulnerable to […]
Strengthening Global Healthcare: Closing the Gaps in Infection Prevention
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose a significant challenge to healthcare facilities worldwide, impacting patient safety and straining care delivery. For healthcare professionals and infection control specialists, understanding and mitigating the risks of pathogen transmission is paramount. This article explores the critical role of effective disinfection in global healthcare settings and highlights the importance of using proven […]
The Silent Killer: Waterborne Disease During Conflict and Displacement in South Sudan
A Deepening Crisis South Sudan is facing a complex humanitarian crisis, with ongoing conflict and mass displacement creating conditions ripe for the spread of disease. The lack of clean water and sanitation is particularly concerning, as waterborne disease in South Sudan is a major threat. Cholera outbreaks fuelled by a lack of access to clean […]
Dengue in Europe: A Growing Concern Fuelled by Climate Change and Globalisation
Dengue fever, a viral infection historically confined to tropical and subtropical regions, is increasingly being reported across Europe. This concerning trend raises critical questions about the complex relationship between climate change, globalisation, and public health. At Kersia Healthcare, we recognise the importance of staying informed about emerging health threats and providing actionable advice to safeguard […]