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Cette feuille de route définit une stratégie nationale pour améliorer les services EHA dans les établissements de santé au Mali. Élaborée en cohérence avec les engagements de la WHA72 et les objectifs de développement durable 3 et 6, elle identifie les principales lacunes et propose des actions concrètes, notamment le développement des infrastructures, la formation du personnel, des mécanismes de suivi et la mobilisation communautaire. Elle s’appuie sur une évaluation nationale réalisée en 2024 et vise à garantir un accès universel à l’eau potable, à l’assainissement et à l’hygiène dans les structures de soins d’ici 2030.
This roadmap sets out a national strategy for improving WASH services in health care facilities in Mali. Developed in alignment with WHA72 commitments and SDG targets 3 and 6, the document identifies key gaps and proposes concrete actions, including infrastructure development, workforce training, monitoring mechanisms, and community engagement. It is based on a 2024 national assessment and aims to ensure universal access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in healthcare settings by 2030.
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Ces directives nationales du Mali établissent des pratiques normalisées pour la prévention et le contrôle des infections (PCI) dans le secteur de la santé humaine. Élaboré par le Ministère de la Santé et des Affaires Sociales, avec le soutien de USAID/MTaPS, le document couvre les principes fondamentaux de la PCI, les facteurs de risque, les voies de transmission, les protocoles d’isolement, les normes EHA dans les établissements de santé, la biosécurité, la stérilisation, les équipements de protection individuelle (EPI), les infections associées aux soins (IAS) et la résistance aux antimicrobiens. Il vise à réduire les IAS, améliorer la qualité des soins et protéger les patients, les agents de santé et les communautés. Les directives servent à la fois d’outil réglementaire et de formation.
These national guidelines from Mali establish standardized practices for infection prevention and control (IPC) across the human health sector. Developed by the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, with support from USAID/MTaPS, the document covers core IPC principles, risk factors, transmission pathways, isolation protocols, WASH standards in health care facilities, biosafety, sterilization, personal protective equipment (PPE), healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and antimicrobial resistance. It aims to reduce HAIs, improve quality of care, and protect patients, health workers, and communities. The guidelines serve both as a regulatory and training tool.
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Plan stratégique national du Mali (2023–2027)
Ce Plan stratégique national du Mali (2023–2027) présente une approche multisectorielle visant à garantir l’accès universel à l’eau potable, à l’assainissement et à l’hygiène (WASH) dans tous les établissements de santé d’ici 2030. Élaboré par le ministère de la Santé et du Développement social, le plan définit des cibles spécifiques, des objectifs stratégiques et des cadres opérationnels pour améliorer les services d’eau potable, l’assainissement, la gestion des déchets biomédicaux, la prévention et le contrôle des infections (PCI), ainsi que l’hygiène de l’environnement. Il intègre également des stratégies de financement, d’engagement communautaire et de suivi, en cohérence avec les engagements mondiaux et régionaux, notamment les ODD 3 et 6, la résolution WHA 72 et le cadre AfricaSan.
Mali National Strategic Plan (2023–2027)
This National Strategic Plan from Mali (2023–2027) outlines a multi-sectoral approach to achieve universal access to safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in all health care facilities by 2030. Developed by the Ministry of Health and Social Development, the plan defines specific targets, strategic objectives, and operational frameworks for improving drinking water services, sanitation, biomedical waste management, infection prevention and control (IPC), and environmental hygiene. It also integrates financing, community engagement, and monitoring strategies aligned with global and regional commitments, including SDGs 3 and 6, the WHA 72 resolution, and the AfricaSan framework.
Posted on April 14, 2025 by Nadia -
This national roadmap outlines Malawi’s strategic plan to achieve universal WASH in healthcare facilities by 2030. It includes eight action areas: situational analysis, national targets, standards, infrastructure, monitoring, workforce development, community engagement, and operational research. The roadmap supports alignment with WHA resolutions and global SDG targets.
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These standards define the national benchmarks for WASH in Malawi’s health facilities, addressing water access, sanitation, hygiene, waste management, environmental cleaning, climate resilience, and emergency preparedness. Developed by the Ministry of Health with development partners, the guidelines support facility-level implementation and align with SDGs 3 and 6.
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This comprehensive guideline integrates IPC, WASH, and Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) practices across Malawi’s healthcare system. It includes detailed SOPs, standard precautions, cleaning and disinfection protocols, lab biosafety, outbreak management, and AMR mitigation. The document serves as a national reference for all facility levels and health worker cadres.
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This policy provides strategic guidance for safe and sustainable healthcare waste management in Malawi. It addresses governance, infrastructure, human capacity, social behavior change, and environmental health. The policy is aligned with Malawi Vision 2063 and SDGs 3 and 6, with an emphasis on coordinated implementation across sectors, including development partners, local governments, and the private sector.
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These updated national guidelines provide a structured approach to managing healthcare waste in Malawi. They include guidance on waste minimization, segregation, transport, treatment, disposal, risk mitigation, and the integration of private sector services. The guidelines align with national and international legal frameworks and support implementation planning and monitoring across all levels of the healthcare system.
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This document defines the mandate and operational structure of the WASH-FIT Task Force in Malawi. The Task Force, under the Ministry of Health’s National Health Care Waste Management Steering Committee, coordinates the national rollout of the WHO WASH-FIT tool. It outlines responsibilities such as training, supervision, monitoring, partner coordination, and data reporting at national, district, and facility levels.
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This policy outlines Malawi’s national framework for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in healthcare settings. Developed by the Ministry of Health’s Quality Management Directorate, the document aims to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), promote evidence-based practices, and integrate IPC into the national health system. It includes clear governance structures, implementation plans, monitoring frameworks, and links to the Health Sector Strategic Plan III and Vision 2063.
