WAter Sanitation and Hygiene in Health Care Facilities

Percentage of HCF that have access to WASH services by country. Choose service: WAter, Sanitation or Hygiene, using the button on the top right of the map.

Report overview:

"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."