From: Halimatu Massaquoi
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 5:08 PM

Hi Mr. Mughal,
Thanks very much for these document on latrines you shared. I think we are not the only ones in need of them. Am sure you are going to receive a lot of thanks for this sharing.
Once more a big THANK YOU.

hALIMA

From: Rebecca Stott
Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2012 12:49 PM

Thanks Bob for the lead. This is of much interest and a useful issue to discuss in our planning for a new WASH project we have in the pacific islands.

The article in question is
Hand decontamination: influence of common variables on hand-washing efficiency
Healthcare Infection, 2011, 16, 18–23

It can be found at the following website:
www.publish.csiro.au/paper/HI10027

Rebecca


Rebecca Stott
Environmental Health
Aquatic Pollution Group

NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric research)
PO Box 11-115, Hamilton, New Zealand
www.niwa.co.nz
www.niwa.co.nz/our-science/pacific-rim/research-projects

From: waled mahmud
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 7:47 AM

Dear All,

UNICEf, WHO, WaterAid Bangladesh and other organizations are promoting to use soap in our country as a part of hygiene practice; it would prevent health from contamination and water borne diseases. Water is almost available in this part of the world; using paper after defecation is not at all practicing in our country rather water is using as the essential cleaning component. On the otherside, considering the weather condition of our country, moisture percentage is extremely high (above 85%), which is harmful for bacterial formation. Therefore, using soap should be promoted for confirming hygiene practice here in our country. The weather condition and social practice is different in USA. So, promoting hygiene practice components would be different from one geological areas to others and it should be area specific. Thanks,

Waledmahmud
WaSH Specialist, Consultant
Executive Director
Knowledge Discovery