MMS Bulletin 115
Death rates caused by infectious diseases have been overtaken by chronic diseases in all parts of the world except southern Africa. Chronic diseases can no longer be regarded as a problem that is exclusive to the developed world. The new bulletin of the Network Medicus Mundi Switzerland debates the new challenge for global health. With contributions of: Martin Dahinden, Janet Voûte, Ruth Bell, Marc Suhrcke, Pauline Guimet, Carole Buccella, Jochen Ehmer, Lina Langer and Bettina Schwethelm.
Water treatment project in Nicaragua
Numerous challenges affect the water and water treatment sector. Simply building infrastructures is not enough to improve living conditions. It is much more important to introduce good hygienic habits. The competencies of the local authorities who will have to manage the new water supply systems should also be improved.