200 crore people drinking contaminated water: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that nearly 200 crore people worldwide currently use water contaminated with faeces. The UN agency further said dramatic improvements are needed in ensuring global access to clean water and sanitation. "Contaminated drinking-water is estimated to cause over 5 lakh diarrhoeal deaths each year," Maria Neira, head of WHO's public health department said.