The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need to focus on improving public health systems by enhancing environmental health. Better air quality, water and sanitation, and waste management can reduce communities' exposure to pandemics, improving overall well-being and resilience. Exposure to air pollution increases the risk of diseases and death, while access to clean water and effective waste management are essential to minimizing health and environmental impacts of pandemics.

1. ALEXIS PRINCE EUGENE YAMAT BSIT_OLSA11M1
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lead us the need
for a thorough focus in health care system by enhancing
environmental health through better air quality, water and
sanitation, waste management that will reduce the exposure of
communities to pandemics and thus improve overall societal
well-being and resilience.
Exposure to outdoor and indoor air pollution increases the
risk of cardiovascular, respiratory and developmental diseases,
as well as death. Water access and quality and biodiversity
protection are key to battling the spread of pandemics, while
effective waste management is essential to minimize possible
secondary impacts upon health and the environment.