These comprehensive Green and Climate Resilient Healthcare guidelines have been prepared to support the strengthening of the healthcare system in India under National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH). This updated version, focuses on environmentally friendly, sustainable, structural, and functional adaptations for health facilities. By guiding efforts on energy conservation and energy transition, it is envisioned to contribute towards India’s greenhouse gas reduction goals and towards resilient health service delivery especially during extreme weather events. Find the guidelines here!
Resource Type: standards-guidelines
Guidelines of Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool in Philippines (2023)
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!
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!
Managing infectious waste in HCF in El Salvador (2015)
Este documento contiene las normas y medidas para gestionar los residuos infecciosos.
Standards on dangerous solid waste management in healthcare facilities-Nicaragua (2002)
Este documento contiene las normas de manejo de residuos sólidos peligrosos en centros de salud en Nicaragua.
Standards on non-Hazardous solid waste in HCF -Nicaragua (2002)
Este documento contiene las normas de manejo de residuos sólidos no peligrosos en establecimientos de salud en Nicaragua.
Pharmaceutical waste guidelines in Honduras (2016)
El documento es una guía de Honduras para residuos farmacéuticos internos y externos.
Solid Waste Mangement Act in Dominica (2002)
This document is the Solid Waste Managment Act, it includes waste management planning, license and permits required and the waste management operation.
Healthcare waste management standards in Colombia (2016)
El presente Título tiene por objeto reglamentar ambiental y sanitariamente la gestión integral de los residuos generados en la atención en salud y otras actividades
National Guidelines for WASH Standards in HCF in Nepal (2021-2022)
Here are the National guidelines for WASH in HCF in Nepal, the document is available in Nepalese.