District Health Officer (DHO) Islamabad Dr Syeda Rashida Batool has emphasized the importance of access to safe drinking water in preventing waterborne diseases and protecting public health.
Safe drinking water essential to prevent waterborne diseases
ISLAMABAD, Nov 05 (APP):District Health Officer (DHO) Islamabad Dr Syeda Rashida Batool has emphasized the importance of access to safe drinking water in preventing waterborne diseases and protecting public health.
She expressed these views while attending a seminar titled “Safe Water, Save Lives” organized by the Health Services Academy (HSA), followed by the inauguration of a reverse osmosis (RO) water filtration plant established in collaboration with Muslim Hands.
Dr Rashida appreciated the joint initiative of HSA and Muslim Hands, describing access to clean drinking water as essential for preventing waterborne illnesses and improving community health.
She said the DHO Islamabad would continue to support collaborative initiatives aimed at promoting public health and ensuring a healthier environment for residents of the federal capital.
The initiative highlights the importance of partnerships between public-sector institutions and development organisations in improving access to safe drinking water.
