Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
According to the Centers for Disease Control, global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. However, many countries are challenged to provide these basic necessities to their populations, leaving people at risk for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related diseases. Resources available within this theme offer information on providing access to safe water and appropriate sanitation facilities, and introducing sound hygiene behaviors.
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Resources
TOP 4 QUALITIES OF AN EFFECTIVE WASH TRAINER
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August 1, 2016Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Article on how to be a better WASH trainerRead more
MEASURING HYGIENE BEHAVIOUR IN LA MOSQUITIA REGION OF HONDURAS
Published:
August 1, 2016Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST)
Study on hygiene practices in Honduras. Read more
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HondurasHow to Make Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about how to make oral rehydration solution for those family members who are unwell.Read more
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GlobalHelp One Another Fight Against Cholera
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about caring for family members who may be at risk of contracting cholera.Read more
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GlobalHow to Make Water Safe Using Household Bleach
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about methods for disinfecting water.Read more
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GlobalSafe Sanitation and Cleaning
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about how to practice safe sanitation.Read more
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GlobalHow and When to Wash Your Hands
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about how and when to wash hands.Read more
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GlobalHow to Prepare Food Safely
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about to prepare food safely.Read more
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GlobalSix Basic Cholera Prevention Messages
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
The risk for cholera is very low for people visiting areas with epidemic cholera. When simple precautions are observed, contracting the disease is unlikely. All people (visitors or residents) in areas where cholera is occurring or has occurred should be aware of the basic cholera facts and observe...Read more
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GlobalThe Story of Cholera
The film shows how to make the basic homemade oral rehydration solution using sugar, salt, and safe water as these items were felt to be most widely available. However, a solution prepared with a readymade ORS packet is the first choice if supplies are available.Read more
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