Background: Street food vending plays a central role in urban nutrition and informal employment across South Africa; however, its sustainability largely depends on consumer trust, which is strongly influenced by perceptions of hygiene. Objectives: This paper investigates customer expectations,...

Diarrhea and growth faltering in early childhood reduce survival and impair neurodevelopment. This paper assesses whether a national program in the Democratic Republic of Congo reduced diarrhea and stunting and strengthened local water and sanitation institutions. The program combined (i) funds...

We examine the impact of usage of period products and reproductive tract infections (RTI) utilizing the National Family Health Survey-5 conducted in 2019-21 for India. Exploiting the exogenous variation in the average exposure of women in neighbouring households to television, we utilize an...

Handwashing is one of the recommended measures during the COVID-19 period to limit the spread of the disease and also contributes to the prevention of WASH-related illnesses. The objective of this study is to analyze the impact of using a handwashing device on household healthcare expenditures...

Health entities across Europe are increasingly reliant on digital solutions - from electronic health records and telemedicine to connected medical devices and AI-powered diagnostics. This digital transformation also brings greater exposure to cyber threats such as ransomware, phishing and the...

This study explores the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism industry in Bangladesh, focusing on four critical factors: cost, security, hygiene, and food quality. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 participants from various sectors within the Rajshahi district. Data...

Over the years, the Philippines has made progress in improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. Despite this progress and sustained economic growth, waterborne diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and hospitalization, particularly among the poorer segments of the...