Selorm Aglagoh

WRA salutes the African Development Bank (AfDB) for funding and implementing the new Oum Azza Water Treatment Facility in Morocco

7 April, 2020 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 2 categories

As the bank’s strategy to Increase water supply and sanitation financing, providing support for peri-urban areas, small and medium towns and urban sanitation, promoting transboundary water resources management by forging stronger partnerships with multilateral, bilateral

WRA lauds the initiative of government of Ghana to absolve water tariffs for the next three months to aid the fight against Covid-19.

6 April, 2020 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 1 category

Handwashing with water and soap is one of the cheapest, most effective things one can do to protect his or herself and others against coronavirus, as well as many other infectious diseases. Yet for billions,

Water access critical to beating back COVID-19 spread in slum areas

5 April, 2020 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 1 category

As regular hand washing is a key tool in combating COVID-19, the UN and its partners are taking steps to ensure people living in informal settlements have access to running water at this critical time,

COVID-19 and ‘Chasing for Water’ – Water Access in Poor Urban Spaces

4 April, 2020 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 1 category

COVID-19 and ‘Chasing for Water’: Let’s revisit the Everyday Experiences of Water Access in Poor Urban Spaces. “……in most parts of our world, people struggle to get regular clean drinking water let alone getting water

Groundwater expert, Dr John Cherry, wins 2020 Stockholm Water Prize

3 April, 2020 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 1 category

Stockholm, Sweden (23 March 2020) – Dr John Cherry receives the Stockholm Water Prize 2020 for discoveries that have revolutionized our understanding of groundwater vulnerability. His research has raised awareness of how groundwater contamination is

Why water governance is key to tackling climate change

2 April, 2020 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 2 categories

The 2020 UN World Water Development Report looks at the complex interlinkages between water and climate. As climate change amplifies water-related extremes, it clearly demonstrates the importance of good water governance, write SIWI’s Maggie White

How often should you disinfect your surroundings for Coronavirus?

1 April, 2020 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 2 categories

Maybe you did a deep clean of your home when you found out just how serious the new coronavirus was. But now that you’re social distancing and not leaving the house very often ― maybe just a

WHO releases guidelines to help countries maintain essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic

1 April, 2020 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 1 category

The COVID-19 pandemic is straining health systems worldwide. The rapidly increasing demand on health facilities and health care workers threatens to leave some health systems overstretched and unable to operate effectively. Previous outbreaks have demonstrated

WRA commends Africa Development Bank (AfDB) for supporting Tefki residents in Ethiopia under the Water and Sanitation Project.

31 March, 2020 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 1 category

As Covid-19 blowouts around the world, excellent personal hygiene and water sanitation is more crucial than ever. Washing your hands is the best security against the vilest pandemic in decades. Imagine a community without access

Situation Update, Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Ghana As At 30 March 2020

30 March, 2020 Selorm Aglagoh 0 Comments 1 category

As of 30th March 2020, at 08:30 hrs, no new cases of COVID-19 have been reported since the last update at 11:00hrs on 29th March 2020. The Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research tested 17 samples

Author: Selorm Aglagoh