This National Roadmap sets out Liberia’s strategy for achieving universal access to safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in healthcare facilities by 2030. Jointly developed by the National Public Health Institute of Liberia and Ministry of Health, with support from WHO, USAID, and other partners, it defines strategic objectives, coordination structures, monitoring indicators, and investment needs. The roadmap builds on WHO/UNICEF global commitments and integrates WASH-FIT tools and SDG targets 6.1 and 6.2.
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Guidelines for the Safe Management of Healthcare Waste in Liberia (2020) (English)
These national guidelines provide a comprehensive framework for the safe management of healthcare waste (HCWM) in Liberia. Developed by the National Public Health Institute of Liberia and the Ministry of Health, with support from partners such as WHO and CDC, the guidelines cover classification, segregation, collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of healthcare waste. It includes protocols for occupational safety, training, planning, infrastructure, and specific procedures during public health emergencies like COVID-19.
Liberia National IPC Strategy 2022–2027 (2023) (English)
This National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Strategy outlines Liberia’s plan from 2022–2027 to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), strengthen IPC systems, and improve quality of care. It presents strategic directions, objectives, and interventions including training, surveillance, infrastructure upgrades, and WASH integration. Developed by the Ministry of Health with WHO and partner support, the document includes costing and an implementation framework to ensure sustainability.
National Guidelines for the Safe Management of Healthcare Waste in Liberia (2020)
Rollout and Orientation Report of the Healthcare Waste Management Guidelines – Liberia (2022)
The goal of the rollout and orientations were to strengthen waste management at healthcare institutions by ensuring improved health through the WASH- FIT implementation in health facilities.