Hyderabad, Oct. 19 -- Sanitation must be recognised as a public health priority rather than merely an infrastructure issue, with experts at a panel discussion here calling for greater investment, behavioural change and technological innovation to prevent diseases and promote sustainable development.
The discussion, titled "Sanitation: A Super Vaccine", was organised by the newly formed Rotary Club of One Hyderabad on the eve of its Charter Presentation Ceremony held here recently.
It brought together senior government officials, development-sector representatives and industry leaders to explore ways to improve sanitation systems, particularly in rapidly urbanising communities.
The discussion was moderated by Prof. V. Srinivas Chary, form...