Progress in sanitation needed for neglected tropical diseases

摘要

On March 22, World Water Day, there is some good news to celebrate. According to a new report, Progress on Drinking Water and Sanitation 2012, released by WHO and UNICEF on March 6, part of Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 7-halving the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water-was met in 2010. 89% of the world's population, or 6-1 billion people, have access to improved drinking water sources, estimated to rise to 92% by 2015. Although there is still unacceptable inequality, this progress is encouraging.