Explore in-depth information on the 8 most common water borne diseases in India - symptoms, treatment and preventive measures to keep the infection at bay. Learn about the definition, classification, transmission, burden and prevention of water -related diseases (WRID) in the European region. The presentation covers the Protocol on Water and Health, the International Health Regulations, the 2030 Agenda and the main pathogens and outbreaks of WRID. Waterborne diseases These diseases are caused by consumption of water contaminated by human or animal excreta i.e. diarrhoea, cholera, typhoid and gastro-enteritis etc. The human and animal excreta contain various disease causing microorganisms such as bacteria, virus, worms and amoeba etc.
