WASH – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
WASH – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Publication Year:
2023
Authors:
UN-Water
Language:
English
Affiliated Orgs.:
UN-Water
Resource Type:
Factsheet
Summary:
Provides information about WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), including the global WASH crisis, the impact of poor WASH conditions on health and the environment, and the need for sustainable WASH management practices.
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Resource Information
Resource Type
Factsheet
Publication Year
2023
Author
UN-Water
Language
English
Organizational Affiliation
UN-Water
Business Connect Takeaways
Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is essential for human health and well-being. However, many people around the world lack access to these basic services, particularly in low-income countries and marginalized communities.
Poor WASH conditions can have significant health impacts, including the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera and diarrhea. Lack of access to sanitation facilities can also lead to environmental pollution and social stigma.
Improving access to WASH services requires a range of interventions, including infrastructure development, behavior change campaigns, and policy and regulatory reforms. It also requires collaboration and coordination among different stakeholders, including governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector.