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Collaboration with local government : experience from WASH First COVID-19 Response Project

An overview of phase II activities in Negelle Arsi and Shashamane districts in Ethiopia..
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Notes from the Global Coalition on MHM in 2019, notes by visualsensemaking.eu

New menstrual health definition to boost action

Published on: 25/05/2021
A collaboration of experts has drawn up a new definition on menstrual health to advance advocacy and coherent action.

Girl washing hands in Ghana

Moving beyond the artificial divide

Published on: 11/05/2021
How we can bring WASH and health back together

Healthcare workers exposure risk assessment : a survey among frontline workers in designated COVID-19 treatment centers in Ghana

Despite the high level of exposure to the COVID-19 virus among HCWs in the treatment centers, only 14.0% were at high risk of COVID-19 virus...
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Changes in the civic space for water, sanitation and sexual health rights in Kajiado County, Kenya

Key finding of this briefing note: Overall, citizens holding governments to account is dependent on effective civil society and media shaping the...
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Testing sewage for early warnings about COVID-19 : thematic discussion synthesis

The challenges of developing an 'Indian' protocol to monitor COVID-19 in sewage.
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Waste disposal at healthcare facility in Kabarole, Uganda

Treating medical waste during COVID-19 in the Global South

Published on: 15/06/2020
Is hazardous medical waste sufficiently managed?

Isaac Adita, principal enrolled nurse at healthcare facility in Foe

Five-star toilets help health centre set new standards of hygiene

Published on: 11/06/2020
Some of the cleanest and smartest toilets in the whole Bongo district are found at Foe Community Health and Planning Services (CHPS). This community health post serves more than 2,280 people in four communities across an area stretching up to the border with Burkina Faso.

Reporting on Radio Anapua

Reporting back on WASH complaints on Radio Anapua

Published on: 29/05/2020
Reporting back on the radio to the public on progress made around water and sanitation in Asutifi North District.

COVID-19 - Social distancing at a handpump in Bangladesh.

How civil society is adapting WASH advocacy to COVID-19

Published on: 30/04/2020
Report of a Watershed empowering citizens webinar on adjusting your advocacy to COVID-19 pandemic.

An assessment of health extension workers and sales agents in creating demand for sanitation products and services

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Poverty kills

Published on: 20/04/2020
Every now and again the rich world has its nose rubbed in the true meaning of poverty. The coronavirus pandemic is but the latest example. We need to make sure it's the last.

Systems strengthening: lessons from the health sector

Listen to the keynote of Dr Gilbert Buckle, delivered at the All systems go! WASH systems symposium and learn more about his work as public health...
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Sector Ministers' Meeting

2022 Sector Ministers’ Meeting (SMM)

Published on: 19/04/2022
Coming together to increase the political prioritisation of water, sanitation, and hygiene and ensure the integration of these services in national climate, health, and economic policies and strategies.

Many people from Boudry came to the start of the campaign (Ph. Production Universal)

Clean Hands, Good Health has now reached Boudry

Published on: 02/12/2021
After Mogtédo, it is now the turn of the commune of Boudry to benefit from the Clean Hands, Good Health campaign tour in the Central Plateau region of Burkina Faso. Boudry is part of the communes selected to benefit from the second phase of the campaign. The ceremony was held on Saturday, November...

Les enfants de Boudry étaient très impliqués dans cette campagne (Ph. Production Universal)

Mains Propres-Bonne Santé est maintenant à Boudry

Published on: 02/12/2021
Après Mogtédo, c'est au tour de la commune de Boudry de bénéficier de la tournée de sensibilisation Mains Propres-Bonne Santé dans la région du Plateau Central. Boudry, faisant partie des communes sélectionnées pour bénéficier de la deuxième phase de ladite campagne, la cérémonie s'est tenue le...

Children, young people, women, and elderly, nearly a thousand people were mobilised on the Global Days celebrations (Ph, Vision

IRC Burkina commemorates Global Handwashing Day and World Toilet Day 2021

Published on: 29/11/2021
IRC Burkina celebrated both Global Handwashing Day and World Toilet Day on Friday, November 19, 2021, in Tenkodogo. This public event was organised for the general public and schools.

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Safe Water Strategy e-Learning series #7: Can your doctor wash his/her hands?

Published on: 16/11/2021
Join us for the Safe Water Strategy e-Learning series Can your doctor wash his/her hands? Votre médecin peut-il se laver les mains? Join an engaging virtual bilingual [English and French] event on reaching universal and sustainable WASH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene) services in health care...

The Town Clerk and council members to the Executive Committee developing a roadmap for Kijura Town Council

Achieving 100% sanitation coverage starts with small steps

Published on: 01/11/2021
The case of Kijura Town Council in Kabarole District, Uganda.

Global Handwashing Day 2021

Published on: 12/10/2021
October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. [Webinar] Global Handwashing Day - Launch of The State of the World's...

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