The findings in this first multi-country review of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in health care facilities are sobering. Drawing on data from 54 low- and middle-income countries, the report concludes that 38% lack access to even rudimentary levels of water, 19% lack sanitation and 35% do not have water and soap for handwashing. When a higher level of service is factored in, the situation deteriorates significantly. A number of areas require urgent action and WHO will work with UNICEF, Governments and other partners to develop a global plan to address the most pressing needs and ensure that all health care facilities have WASH services.
}, year = {2015}, pages = {35 p. }, publisher = {World Health Organization}, address = {Geneva}, isbn = {978 92 4 150847 6}, url = {http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/154588/1/9789241508476_eng.pdf}, language = {eng}, }