Webinar on the Global Framework for Action 2024-2030 for WASH, waste and electricity services in HCH

04.09.2024
The Global WASH in Healthcare Facilities Community of Practice, WHO, and UNICEF hosted a webinar on the “Global Framework for Action” on WASH in healthcare facilities on the 6th of... Read more »

WASH FIT Kobo Toolbox (Global)

08.08.2024
This version of the WASH FIT Kobo toolbox is translated to Arabic, French, Spanish, Portuguese and English. Please download it from below

Performance and acceptability of the STREAM Disinfectant Generator for infection prevention and control practices in primary health care facilities in Uganda

05.08.2024
Effective infection prevention and control programs can positively influence quality of care, increase patient safety, and protect health care providers. Chlorine, a widely used and effective chemical disinfectant, is recommended... Read more »
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WASH FIT Kobo toolbox in Nepali language

05.08.2024
This Kobo toolbox is translated to Nepali language.
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Nepalese

Global Strategic Roundtable on WASH, waste & electricity in health care facilities-Meeting Report

08.07.2024
WHO and UNICEF organized a global strategic roundtable on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), waste management, and electricity in health care facilities. The event took place on 23-24 May 2024... Read more »

Global Framework for Action 2024–2030 for water, sanitation, hygiene, waste and electricity services in all health care facilities

30.05.2024
The Framework serves to guide efforts to deliver safe and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health care waste management and reliable electricity in all health care facilities. The ultimate... Read more »

High Level Ministerial luncheon on WASH in Health care facilities-WHA77

30.05.2024
Honourable Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, the Minister of Health in Malawi, hosted a high-level ministerial luncheon on WASH in health care facilities in Geneva on May 30, 2024. The event was... Read more »

WASH-in-Healthcare Facilities: Trainers’ Guide (The WASH Foundation)

29.04.2024
The WASH Foundation’s WASH-in-Healthcare Facilities (WinHCF) program is designed to support UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) in their efforts to train healthcare facility staff to include water, sanitation,... Read more »

WASH Reflections from Dnipro, Ukraine

15.02.2024
Dr. Maragaret Montgomery, the lead of WASH in Healthcare facilities and settings in WASH Unit-WHO shares her reflection from her recent visit to Dnipro, in Eastern Ukraine. She co-facilitated a... Read more »

UN General Assembly resolution: Sustainable, safe and universal water, sanitation, hygiene, waste and electricity services in health care facilities

17.01.2024
The new resolution emphasizes the critical role these services play in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and underscores the gaps in current global services. It also encourages Member... Read more »