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Showing posts with label hygiene. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hygiene. Show all posts

Friday, March 27, 2026

Hygiene hypothesis in screen-filled world by Fortune Ekene Dibiah - Commentary@ITREALMS

Microbial Matters@ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

Modern health paradox
Over the past few decades, urbanized societies have witnessed a paradoxical trend: as our environments become cleaner and our technology more advanced, our bodies have become more reactive. The rise in allergic diseases, autoimmune conditions, and inflammatory disorders has led scientists to the “Hygiene Hypothesis.” 
Hygiene hypothesis in screen-filled world by Fortune Ekene Dibiah - Commentary@ITREALMS
First proposed by David P. Strachan in 1989, this theory suggests that reduced exposure to microorganisms in early life impairs immune development. In today’s screen-dominated world, where digital interaction often replaces physical exploration, this hypothesis takes on a critical new urgency.

Friday, April 28, 2023

Empower Local Governments, improve access to clean water, sanitation, hygiene - ITREALMS

Commentary@ITREALMS ... making leadership SENSE with digital news!

Access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene is essential for human health and well-being. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 is about "clean water and sanitation for all". However, in many developing countries, these necessities remain out of reach for a significant portion of the population, particularly those living in suburban and rural areas. The popular thinking is that local governments can play a critical role in scaling up interventions to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Take Nigeria. It is easily the most populous country in Africa with a rapidly growing population that is expected to reach 400 million by 2050. Despite its vast natural resources, including water, Nigeria faces significant challenges in providing access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), only 29 per cent of Nigerians have access to basic sanitation facilities, and only 63 per cent have access to basic water services.