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Décision de création de la « Task Force » Eau, Hygiène, Assainissement et Prévention et Contrôle des Infections (WASH/PCI) dans les établissements de santé au Mali (2022) (French); Decision to Establish the “Task Force” on Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, and Infection Prevention and Control (WASH/IPC) in Health Care Facilities in Mali (2022)

Cette décision de 2022 du Ministère de la Santé et du Développement Social du Mali crée officiellement une « Task Force » nationale sur l’eau, l’hygiène, l’assainissement et la prévention et le contrôle des infections (WASH/PCI) dans les établissements de santé. Le texte établit le mandat, les responsabilités, la composition, les procédures de réunion et le fonctionnement du groupe. L’objectif est de renforcer la coordination, l’analyse technique, le suivi, et la normalisation des interventions WASH/PCI. Le document comprend également les termes de référence précisant les tâches du secrétariat, les modalités logistiques et de rapportage, ainsi que les règles de participation.

This 2022 decision by Mali’s Ministry of Health and Social Development formally establishes a national Task Force on Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, and Infection Prevention and Control (WASH/IPC) in health care facilities. The text outlines the mandate, responsibilities, composition, meeting procedures, and operation of the group. Its aim is to improve coordination, technical review, monitoring, and standardization of WASH/IPC interventions. The document also includes terms of reference detailing the secretariat’s duties, logistical arrangements, reporting requirements, and participation guidelines.

Décision portant modification de la création de la « Task Force » Eau, Hygiène, Assainissement et Prévention et Contrôle des Infections (WASH/PCI) dans les établissements de santé au Mali (2023) (French); Decision Amending the Establishment of the “Task Force” on Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, and Infection Prevention and Control (WASH/IPC) in Health Care Facilities in Mali (2023)

Cette décision officielle du Ministère de la Santé et du Développement Social du Mali modifie un décret de 2022 afin de formaliser la structure, le mandat et le fonctionnement de la Task Force nationale WASH/PCI pour les établissements de santé. Ce groupe technique assure la coordination, la consultation, le plaidoyer et la définition de normes en matière d’eau, d’assainissement, d’hygiène et de prévention des infections dans le secteur de la santé. Le document précise les responsabilités, la composition (incluant de nombreuses institutions nationales et internationales) ainsi que les modalités administratives, avec des termes de référence détaillés sur les objectifs, les procédures de réunion et les mécanismes de financement.

This official decision from Mali’s Ministry of Health and Social Development modifies a 2022 decree to formalize the structure, mandate, and operation of the national WASH/IPC Task Force for health facilities. The Task Force serves as a technical group for coordination, consultation, advocacy, and standard-setting on water, sanitation, hygiene, and infection prevention across the health sector. The document outlines responsibilities, membership (including multiple national and international institutions), and administrative arrangements. It also includes detailed terms of reference covering objectives, responsibilities, meeting procedures, and financing mechanisms.

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.

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.

Технический регламент “О безопасности питьевой воды” (2011, amended 2017) (Russian); Technical Regulation “On the Safety of Drinking Water”

This is the official law of the Kyrgyz Republic (Law No. 34, dated 30 May 2011, updated in 2017), establishing the Technical Regulation “On the Safety of Drinking Water”. It outlines the legal framework, standards, responsibilities, and procedures for ensuring the safety of drinking water throughout its supply chain. The regulation applies to centralized and decentralized water supply systems, transport-based supplies, and establishes mandatory safety criteria for microbiological, chemical, and radiological parameters. It also defines roles for government oversight, production control, risk analysis, and public communication.

Terms of Reference for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Health Care Facilities Technical Working Group (2023) (English)

This document outlines the Terms of Reference for the national technical working group (TWG) on WASH in health care facilities in Kenya. It defines the TWG’s objectives, roles, guiding principles, and membership structure, aiming to support national WASH FIT roll-out, improve coordination and resource mobilization, guide policy, and strengthen infection prevention and climate resilience.

Kenya Health Facility Census Report (2023) (English)

A comprehensive national census of all health facilities in Kenya, this report provides a baseline on facility readiness, infrastructure, basic amenities (like water and power), availability of health services, workforce, and linkage to community health units. It includes data on access to water, hand hygiene facilities, IPC capacity, and gaps in tracer medicines, laboratory equipment, and disability-friendly infrastructure.