the guidelines identified in this guideline shall contribute to the attainment of the country’s goals towards sustainable development, climate action and universal health care. The development of the Guidelines of WASH FIT is aligned with the technical standards and guidelines of a green, safe and climate resilient health facility. Find the guidelines here!
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Green and Safe Health Facilities Manual-1st Edition
The Green and Safe Health Facilities Manual details environmental considerations for all health facilities. The standards and criteria in this manual are aimed at enhancing patient safety through improved indoor environmental quality, site sustainability, health care waste management, energy and water efficiency in all facilities. Find the manual here!
Overview of Technolgies used for infectious and sharp waste from healthcare facilities (in Arabic).
This document is the Arabic translation of the Overview of technologies used for infectious and sharp healthcare waste.
A global taskforce on WASH in health care facilities: synthesis 2022-2023
WHO and UNICEF convened a series of stakeholder ‘think-tanks’ coinciding with the launch of the Global Report on WASH in health care facilities in December 2020, to discuss barriers to progress. A Global Taskforce on WASH in health care facilities, comprising approximately 30 key partners/thought leaders, evolved from these think-tanks to provide input to WHO and UNICEF on global strategic direction, coordination, and to allow for information exchange and dialogue. Find more about the task force key activities in the attached document.
The purpose of the task force is to:
- Encourage and hold accountable national governments to achieve the objectives established by WHA 72/7 and SDG 3 and SDG 6
- Reinforce calls for strong health leadership (e.g. mobilising political leaders at global events including G7, G20, UNGA)
- Work at country level to increase demand, financing and integration of WASH in health programming and reporting
- Support greater collaboration with other initiatives (e.g. UHC, Child/maternal health, AMR, climate smart health systems, Hand Hygiene for All)
WASH Fit Version 2 in Russian
WASH Fit version 2 is available now in Russian.
Environmental cleaning and IPC in HCF in low-and middle-income countries: Trainer’s guide (2022)
This document is a trainer’s guide on environmental cleaning and IPC in low- and middle-income countries. The document takes the user through how to prepare, deliver and sustain an effective training for those who clean.
Environmental cleaning and IPC in HCF in low and middles income countries: Modules and resources (2022)
This document is a module and resource on environmental cleaning and IPC for low- and middle-income countries. The Module and resources provide instructions, definitions, photographs, posters and specific illustrations of recommended practices. These materials can be converted to slides as appropriate and other necessary materials gathered and prepared in advance.
WASH Fit version 2 in Arabic
WASH Fit Second edition is available now in Arabic language.
WASH in HCF_resources
This document includes the updated resources to support policy and practice of WASH in health care facilities.
WASH Fit version 2.0 in French
The WASH Fit Second Edition is now available in French