This report provides the latest progress in ensuring universal access to water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), waste and electricity services in health care facilities. It serves as the basis for reporting back on the 2023 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution on WASH, waste and electricity in health care facilities. This document highlights high-need countries that […]
Safe and reliable drinking-water supply depends on effective risk management, appropriate regulation and support, and well-informed technology selection. The Compendium of drinking-water systems and technologies from source to consumer (the Compendium) provides a structured reference for local-level engineers, planners, practitioners, and decision-makers seeking to strengthen drinking-water supply systems in diverse contexts. Taking a whole-of-system perspective in line […]
These Guidelines are concerned with the practice of hand hygiene to protect community health outcomes, in particular, the reduction of diarrhoeal diseases and acute respiratory infections. The focus is on hand hygiene in non-health care settings, collectively referred to as community settings. Community settings are defined as those where health care is not routinely delivered. They include […]
This document summarizes current knowledge on the links between solid waste and human health, focusing on municipal solid waste. It covers definitions of waste types, management practices and trends, and examines associated hazards, exposure pathways, and affected populations. The document reviews available epidemiological evidence and highlights research gaps. It underscores the need for sustainable, integrated […]
