Unpacking the enabling factors for hand, cord and birth-surface hygiene in Zanzibar maternity units

26.03.2017
As more women opt for institutional delivery, improving basic hygiene becomes an essential part of preventative strategies for reducing puerperal and newborn sepsis. This research in Zanzibar provides an in-depth picture of the state of hygiene on maternity wards to inform action.

Where has WASH FIT been used so far?

26.03.2017
Selected examples of WASH FIT implementation, as of March 2017.

Improving water, sanitation and hygiene in health-care facilities, Liberia

26.03.2017
A summary of the approach taken by the Liberian MOH and some lessons learnt to improve WASH in HCF post Ebola.

Approaches to promote handwashing and sanitation behaviour change in low- and middle-income countries

26.03.2017
A systematic review to show which promotional approaches are effective in changing handwashing and sanitation behaviour.

Water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure and quality in rural healthcare facilities in Rwanda

26.03.2017
The state of WASH services was assessed in 17 rural HCFs in Rwanda through direct observation and semi-structured interviews.