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!
Resource Type: presentations
Technical consultation on safe management of pharmaceutical waste: 1st October, Geneva (3)
Session 3: Links with other efforts, session 4: supporting effective implementation & session 5: consolidation and way forward
Technical consultation on safe management of pharmaceutical waste: 1st October, Geneva (2)
Session 2: Deep dive into document and application at country level
Technical consultation on safe management of pharmaceutical waste: 1st October, Geneva
Opening slides, and key issues
Webinar on the Global Framework for Action 2024-2030 for WASH, waste and electricity services in HCH
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 August. The webinar is available online. The session featured a detailed presentation by WHO/UNICEF, highlighting the significance of the Global Framework and its critical role in driving progress on WASH in healthcare settings worldwide. The webinar also included insightful case studies from the Philippines and Nepal. Representatives from the Philippines presented their “Green and Safe Health Facilities Strategic Plan 2030,” showcasing innovative approaches to creating environmentally sustainable and safe healthcare environments. Meanwhile, representatives from Nepal shared their experiences on leadership engagement for improving healthcare waste management, underscoring the importance of strong leadership in achieving sustainable WASH outcomes. Find the presentation here
High Level Ministerial luncheon on WASH in Health care facilities-WHA77
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 attended by representatives from Liberia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, the Republic of Tanzania, The Gambia, and Japan along with partners from SIDA. Discussions at the meeting centered around reviewing outcomes and priority actions related to IPC, WASH, waste management, and electricity provision in health care facilities. Additionally, participants discussed identifying critical linkages to enhance climate resilience and improve services in health care facilities. Find the presentation here!
Strategic roundtable on WASH, waste and electricity in health care facilities (Presentations)
The Global Strategic Roundtable on WASH, waste, and electricity in health care facilities brought together key stakeholders to discuss the UN General Assembly Resolution and the WHO/UNICEF 2024-2030 Global Framework for Action. The event focused on integrated implementation, investment, and leadership. Attended by 45 in-person and 25 online participants, the roundtable included representatives from Hungary, Nepal, the Philippines, Tanzania, multi-lateral and global health agencies, donors, NGOs, and civil society. The presentations from the Strategic meeting can be found here!
Technical Webinar series: Healthcare Waste & Green Technology
WHO & UNICEF hosted a technical webinar on the 5th of December 2023 on Healthcare Waste & Green Technologies. Find the slides here!
Technical webinar series: WASH FIT
WHO and UNICEF hosted a practitioners’ webinar on use and scale-up of WASH FIT on the 21st of November 2023. Nearly 100 individuals participated from all regions of the world. Just over half had used WASH FIT with the remainder looking to learn how to start with WASH FIT in their countries and secure technical and financial support. A number of country examples where WASH FIT has been scaled up were presented. Find the presentations here!
Global Framework for Action on WASH and electricity in healthcare facilities- Virtual Roundtable consultation
WHO & UNICEF held a virtual roundtable earlier this week to discuss the global framework for Action on WASH and electricity in healthcare facilities. Find the slides here!