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Implementation of the water
and sanitation for health facility
improvement tool (WASH FIT):
global report

13.02.2025

This report provides an analysis of the application of the Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement tool (WASH FIT) and case studies from a select number of countries that illustrate different approaches for implementing and scaling up the tool.

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Consensus Statement

01.11.2024

This document outlining the role of policymakers and partners in implementing the Global Framework for Action was signed by 20+ leading organizations.

13.02.2025

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

29.05.2024

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Safe management of pharmaceutical waste from health care facilities: global best practices

21.02.2025

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Summary of partner commitments made at the 2019 Global Meeting

26.09.2019

Presentation given at the 2019 Global Meeting on WASH in health care facilities, held in Livingstone, Zambia (9-11 September 2019). Commitments were made by the following partners: CDC, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Health Care Without Harm, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), One Drop, Save the Children, WaterAid, World Bank and World Vision. This presentation provides a summary of those commitments.

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Updates from WHO and UNICEF Regional Offices (2019)

26.09.2019

Presentation given at the 2019 Global Meeting on WASH in health care facilities, held in Livingstone, Zambia (9-11 September 2019). It includes updates from WHO and UNICEF Regional Offices across the World.

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Summary of country commitments made at the 2019 Global Meeting

26.09.2019

Presentation given at the 2019 Global Meeting on WASH in health care facilities, held in Livingstone, Zambia (9-11 September 2019). The following countries made commitments at the Global Meeting: Bhutan, DRC, Ethiopia, Ghana, Haiti, Hungary, Indonesia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Philippines, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Viet Nam, Zambia and Zimbabwe. UNICEF Yemen also spoke about the challenges in Yemen but were unable to make a commitment. If you, your country or organization are interested in making a commitment, please visit www.washinhcf.org/commitments

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Addressing the WASH in health care facility crisis: global status and practical actions to improve quality care

26.09.2019

Opening presentation given by WHO and UNICEF at the 2019 Global Meeting on WASH in health care facilities. This presentation provides an update on current status of WASH in HCF, the global targets and metrics, response to the 2019 WHA Resolution, global baseline data and overview of the 8 practical steps.

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From Resolution to Revolution: Opening the meeting with a new video!

26.09.2019

Opening presentation given at the 2019 Global Meeting on WASH in health care facilities, held in Livingstone, Zambia (9-11 September 2019). The presentation includes a short video by WHO and UNICEF setting the scene and calling on everyone to take action.