This report, developed by Uptime Global, the University of Oxford, and the Government of Zambia, presents a results-based funding model for ensuring safe drinking water in Zambia’s public schools and health care facilities. It outlines the implementation of the SafeManzi model, a performance-based service contract that ensures timely repairs, water quality testing, and sustainable maintenance. The report details a pilot project in Mumbwa district, where 100 institutions are testing this approach, and presents a roadmap for national-scale implementation by 2030. If fully adopted, Zambia could become the first African country to provide universal safe drinking water in public institutions. Find the report below!
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General instructions for surface cleaning and disinfecting in patient care areas
This poster illustrates general instructions for surface cleaning and disinfecting in patient care areas.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions in 186 healthcare facilities of the Catholic Church
This paper focuses on water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions in 186 health care facilities affiliated with the Catholic Church, primarily located in low-income regions. The research assessed various aspects of WASH infrastructure and practices within these facilities, aiming to identify strengths and areas needing improvement. The study revealed that while some HCFs had adequate water supply and sanitation facilities, many faced challenges such as intermittent water availability, inadequate sanitation infrastructure, and insufficient hygiene practices. Read the findings in the paper!
Core Questions and Indicators for Monitoring WASH in Health Care Facilities in the Sustainable Development Goals in Persian Language
This document is a translated version of the Core Questions and Indicators for Monitoring WASH in Health Care Facilities in the Sustainable Development Goals.
Safe management of pharmaceutical waste from health care facilities: global best practices
The document presents a comprehensive overview of established guidelines for the proper handling of pharmaceutical waste. It utilizes case studies to exemplify effective strategies in managing such waste, with a specific focus on pharmaceutical waste originating from various healthcare facilities including secondary and tertiary hospitals, primary care centers, dental clinics, and laboratories. The content addresses pharmaceutical waste generated during routine operations as well as in cases of outbreaks and emergencies. Examples of this type of waste include unused medications, unsealed pharmaceutical products, loose or bulk tablets and capsules, and pharmaceuticals compromised due to issues in cold chain storage.
Training Package: Water Quality Monitoring Checklist
This checklist contains a series of questions designed for monitoring the water quality in healthcare facilities.
WASH FIT Training Package: Pre and Post-Test
This document includes questions intended for use as a sample of pre-and post-tests in the WASH FIT training program.
Webinar: Global Report on WASH FIT Implementation
WHO, UNICEF, and the Community of Practice co-hosted a webinar on 22 January focusing on the recently published report on WASH FIT (Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool) report. The report emphasizes the substantial advancements in the worldwide implementation of the tool, demonstrating how more than 70 countries have employed WASH FIT to enhance water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste management in healthcare facilities across various environments, including development contexts, humanitarian crises, and middle-income nations. Find the slides of the webinar here!
Implementation of the water and sanitation for health facility improvement tool (WASH FIT): Global Report
This document provides an analysis of the application of the Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement tool (WASH FIT), along with case studies from a select number of countries which illustrate different approaches for implementing and scaling up the tool. Recommendations for improving WASHFIT, its implementation and integration with health, energy and climate efforts are also included. As of 2024, over 70 countries from every region of the world are known to be using the tool and this number is growing year on year.
WASH FIT Training in Nepal
WASH FIT national training was successfully held in Nepal, Nagrkot, Bhaktapur District in Bagmati Province. A total of 26 participants attended four days training (21 – 24 October, 2024) at national WASH training center.