As a consequence, he says little money is available to provide crucial assistance in areas of health, shelter,nutrition,education, water and sanitation and hygiene.

VOA: standard.2009.08.07

"So,that is the concern we have at the moment because we know that some of those families and some of those children they are lacking almost everything like potable water,drinking water, hygiene and schooling."

VOA: standard.2009.07.03

Assistant Director-General for Health Security and Environment at the World Health Organization, Dr.Keiji Fukuda, urged people to practice good hygiene, including washing their hands and covering their mouth when they cough, and if they become sick to stay home.

VOA: standard.2009.04.29