WASH in healthcare facilities

Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in health care facilities enable life-saving infection prevention and control practices, curb the spread of antimicrobial resistance, and help in delivering quality primary health care services to all. 

Yet, actions taken in countries are insufficient, according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) released today called Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Waste and Electricity Services in Health Care Facilities: 2023 Global Progress Report, which highlights that around 8 million people die annually in 137 low- and middle-income countries from poor-quality health care.