The Health Impact of Mineral Dust Air Pollution on the Global and Local Scale (on the example from Slovakia).

Background: A significant proportion of anthropogenic dust particles are present in the atmosphere. In particular, these include industrial and municipal dust, black carbon from fossil fuels and biomass. Mineralogical research of dust particles in the air is important for knowing their impact on public health in hazardous work environments (not only in Slovakia).

The role of implementation and communication of MANTRA Water, sanitation and hygiene program in improving public health in Odisha state (India).

Background: Provision of safe drinking water is the main strategy to reduce the number of water-borne diseases. The Government of India has declared its commitment towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals and universal sanitation coverage in the country by the year 2022. Indian NGO Gram Vikas offers a solution to this task through its flagship WASH program MANTRA.