Mar 22, 2024 · Poor sanitation reduces human well-being, social and economic development due to impacts such as anxiety, risk of sexual assault, and lost opportunities for education and …

Sep 24, 2025 · Safe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene are crucial to human health and well-being. Safe WASH is not only a prerequisite to health, but contributes to livelihoods, school …

Water and sanitation are at the core of sustainable development, and the range of services they provide underpin poverty reduction, economic growth and environmental sustainability. …

SANITATION AND HYGIENE Sanitation is defined as access to and use of facilities and services for the safe disposal of human excreta. In addition to preventing disease by avoiding contact …

Feb 7, 2020 · Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) Drinking-water encompasses water used for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene. Water …

Nov 18, 2022 · Improving sanitation safety Safe sanitation systems are fundamental to protect public health. WHO is leading efforts to monitor the global the burden of sanitation-related …

Sep 25, 2018 · Overview Safe sanitation is essential for health, from preventing infection to improving and maintaining mental and social well-being. Developed in accordance with the …

Sep 25, 2018 · The WHO Guidelines on Sanitation and Health summarize the evidence on the effectiveness of a range of sanitation interventions and provide a comprehensive framework …

Safe and climate resilient sanitation systems are fundamental to protect public health. WHO supports capacity building and implementation through guidelines and tools on sanitation and …

Dec 12, 2019 · Safe water, sanitation and hygiene (collectively known as WASH) are crucial for human health and well-being. Yet, millions of people globally lack adequate WASH services …