Includes an overview of new WHO guidance on health care waste management and ideas for small, incremental improvements that can be made as part of WASH FIT, followed by a presentation by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Fiji explaining how WASH FIT has been used to support safe management of waste throughout the country.
Language: English
Learning brief: UNICEF supported WASH in HCF initiative in Mozambique 2018-2024
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.
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.
South Sudan National IPC Guidelines
National guidelines for health care waste management: South Sudan
Taking the Long View: Faith-based Organizations (FBO) and Sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Healthcare Facilities
Summary of the April 2025 event hosted at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on faith-based action for WASH in health care facilities
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops : Impact of WASH in HCFs (2024-2026)
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops runs a health system of 497 health care facilities. This update on their WASH programme covers 2024 – early 2026, focused in particular on a pilot in 28 health care facilities.
WASH FIT meet up, no 1: notes
Notes from the first session of the 2026 WASH FIT meet up series, focusing on water quality management. The video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ETTqJEY43U&t=3s.
Managing water safety in health care facilities: a quick guide
This quick guide is meant to be used as part of a wider quality improvement process, including through the Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool (WASH FIT). It focuses on water management and water quality and is meant to help guide those in charge of water services within health care facilities on key tasks and corrective actions. This version is specifically for Ukraine. Key factors contributing to water related health risks in Ukraine include poor condition of water treatment facilities and supply networks, lack of source water protection and limited laboratory capacity, control and regulation. Select Ukraine, EU and WHO limits for select water quality parameters are listed below.
Preventing and managing small mercury spills in health care facilities: best practices
A short technical note from WHO with a summary of guidance for managing small mercury spills in health care facilities.