Published: June 1, 2020
This report proposes a simple framework for policy actions to effectively promote handwashing in Nepal amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Raising awareness about proper handwashing is the cheapest, easiest and most important way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but it is far from sufficient […]
Published: May 27, 2020
Citation: Jiwani, S.S., Antiporta, D.A. (2020). Inequalities in access to water and soap matter for the COVID-19 response in sub-Saharan Africa. Int J Equity Health, 19. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-020-01199-z Abstract (excerpt): The COVID-19 pandemic has spread rapidly since the first case notification of the WHO in December […]
Published: April 30, 2020
Existing recommendations on water, sanitation and hygiene measures in healthcare facilities are important to provide adequate patient care and protect both patients and staff. This guidance document by PAHO provides key recommendations and messages for WASH in healthcare facilities for COVID-19 and beyond.
TAGS: Briefing Paper Hygiene in Health FacilitiesCoronavirus
Published: April 28, 2020
This guide by CAWST provides step-by-step instructions on how to build a foot-pump handwashing station.
TAGS: Briefing PaperTrainings & Toolkits Handwashing PromotionCoronavirus English
Published: April 28, 2020
This fact sheet developed by CAWST describes the history of soap, how it’s made, and the two processes for making soap. This fact sheet is available in English, Spanish, and French.
TAGS: Briefing PaperTrainings & Toolkits Handwashing PromotionCoronavirus FrenchEnglishSpanish
Published: April 24, 2020
This contingency plan developed by the Federal Ministry of Health and its support partners is based on findings of a risk assessment and WHO advice.
TAGS: Briefing Paper Coronavirus English
Published: April 24, 2020
L’objectif du présent document est de fournir des orientations claires et concrètes qui permettront aux acteurs du cluster WASH de la conduite à tenir pour une intervention WASH efficace face à l’épidémie de COVID 19 en RDC.
TAGS: Briefing Paper Coronavirus French
Published: April 24, 2020
Cette note d’orientation stratégique dynamique est élaborée afin d’accompagner les acteurs dans la réponse sectorielle WASH face au COVID-19. Elle met en exergue les principales activités à mettre en œuvre dans le cadre d’une réponse cohérente et coordonnée avec les autres parties.
TAGS: Briefing Paper Coronavirus French
Published: April 21, 2020
This brief developed by Global Water 2020 describes water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) actions that low-resource healthcare facilities can undertake to prepare for and address COVID-19.
TAGS: Briefing Paper Hygiene in Health FacilitiesCoronavirus
Published: April 14, 2020
Given the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to accelerate local action. Forming national and subnational Handwashing Partnerships could fill a coordination gap for this focus on handwashing and ensure swift action. This brief provides practical steps to facilitate local-level partnerships with the […]
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