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Plan Stratégique National pour l’amélioration des conditions d’accès à l’Eau Potable, l’Hygiène et l’Assainissement dans les établissements de santé pour la période 2023–2027 (2023) (French); National Strategic Plan to Improve Access to Drinking Water, Hygiene and Sanitation in Health Care Facilities for the Period 2023–2027

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.

WASH in Health Care Facilities Roadmap (2022) (English)

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.

National Standards and Guidelines for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Health Facilities (2024) (English)

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.

Infection Prevention, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, and Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines (2020) (English)

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.

National Healthcare Waste Management Policy (2024) (English)

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.

Health Care Waste Management Guidelines (2024) (English)

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.

Terms of Reference for WASH-FIT Task Force Malawi (2023) (English)

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.

National Infection Prevention and Control Policy (2024) (English)

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.

WASH in Healthcare Facilities Roadmap 2024–2028 (2024) (English)

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.

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.