Drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene in the WHO European region: highlights and progress towards achieving SDG 6

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2022

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Progress made in the WHO European Region towards achieving universal access to drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene

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2022

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The report provides an overview of the progress and challenges in achieving universal access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in the WHO European Region. While significant progress has been made in some areas, such as improving access to basic drinking water and sanitation services, many challenges remain, particularly in low- and middle-income countries and for marginalized populations.

The report highlights the importance of addressing the social and environmental determinants of WASH, such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation. It also emphasizes the need for a multisectoral and integrated approach to WASH, involving health, environment, education, and other sectors.

The report provides recommendations for improving WASH policies, strategies, and programs in the WHO European Region, such as strengthening governance and financing mechanisms, promoting behavior change and hygiene education, improving service delivery and infrastructure, and addressing social and environmental dimensions of WASH. The report also emphasizes the importance of monitoring and data collection to track progress and inform decision-making.