Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is the first line of defense against the spread of COVID-19.
- Global Waters Article
- Global Waters ArticleSince it emerged in late 2019, COVID-19 has gained a foothold in more than 185 countries, claimed more than 645,000 lives, sickened more than 16 million people, and become the world’s worst public health cris
- Technical BriefWater, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is the first line of defense against the spread of COVID-19, and recognizing this, the National Emergency Response Committee in Kenya directed water service providers (WSPs) to ensure that all Kenyans had acce
- WebinarThis webinar will explore how to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on global food, nutrition and water security, including through improved coordination between humanitarian and development actors and actions.
- Water CurrentsThis third special issue of Water Currents on COVID-19 contains links to recent studies and reports that discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on water utilities. Across the globe, USAID is supporting countries affected by COVID-19.
- TrainingThis is a free interactive online module, delivered live by RedR UK’s hygiene promotion experts. Participants will learn the key public health risks related to COVID-19 and how these can be addressed by appropriate hygiene promotion.
- Global Waters ArticleSafe water, improved sanitation, waste management, and electricity are prerequisites for infection prevention in health care facilities.
- WebinarThe forum will explore the tension between consumer protection and the need to ensure everyone can access and afford water during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the imperative to keep utilities financially stable and solvent.
- News LinkJeff Goldberg concerned that water service — essential in battling the coronavirus — will suffer from the financial fallout due to COVID-19.
- InfographicEach day, an estimated 300 million women and girls menstruate.