Sanitation - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 work. Poor …
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) - World Health Organization …
Aug 26, 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 attendance and …
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 with pathogens …
Water and Sanitation | Department of Economic and Social Affairs
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. However, in recent …
Improving sanitation safety - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 disease and …
Guidelines on sanitation and health
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 processes set out in …
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) - India
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 safety and quality …
Water, sanitation, hygiene and health: A primer for health professionals
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 and …
Water Sanitation and Health - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 for …
Water Sanitation and Health - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 health, safe use …