This learning brief summarises key findings and lessons from the implementation research conducted by Tropical Health LLP on UNICEF supported Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Health Care Facilities (WinHCF) initiative in Mozambique. The insights presented are drawn from the 2025 final study report produced by Tropical Health and is tailored for policymakers, implementers and partners.
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Implementation Research (process) on the UNICEF WASH in Health Care Facilities Initiative
Tropical Health was commissioned by UNICEF to conduct implementation research on its WASH in HCF initiative. This report provides a brief background to the study and outlines its scope and methodological approach.
Water Quality Testing & Analysis and WASH in Health Care Facility Training – Mozambique
A training organized by MoH with financial and technical support of WHO from 12-16 December 2022 in Songo district for Tete province health emergency contingency plan development. The overall purpose of this capacity-building training was to train the participants on the use of the portable water quality test kit for analyses of water quality and to create awareness and skill among the trainees, integration of WASH FIT with ongoing WASH initiatives and programs in health care facilities. Furthermore, hands-on how to develop an incremental improvement action plan for healthcare facilities based on the risk factors to be assessed during a field visit to health facilities. Find more in the report!
Report of WASH FIT Training in Maputo City, Mozambique on July 2022
The Health Service of Maputo City organized a capacity building training on WASHFIT with technical and financial support from WHO in collaboration with Department of Environmental Health from the Ministry of Health and UNICEF.