Papua New Guinea faces challenges in providing clean water and sanitation. A national policy and specific school standards have been developed to address this. The goal is to improve student health and education. All schools are expected to implement this policy, which will be used by all relevant stakeholders. Successful implementation is expected to positively impact the health of the country's youth.
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Papua New Guinea faces a significant challenge in providing equitable access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH). The government has developed a national WaSH policy to address this issue, with the Education Department creating specific standards for schools. The aim is to improve student health and well-being, contributing to a quality education in a child-friendly environment. All schools, including permitted and private ones, are expected to implement this policy, which will be used by all WaSH stakeholders involved in planning, managing, financing, implementing, and monitoring WaSH programs in schools. Successful implementation is expected to have a positive impact on the health and lifestyles of the country's youth.