WHO Media: WHO and UNICEF propose alternative solutions for infection prevention and hygiene in Gaza
| Thursday 22 February 2024 MEDIA ADVISORY
WHO and UNICEF propose alternative solutions for infection prevention and hygiene in Gaza
The situation in the Gaza Strip is dire, with a high risk of further spread of epidemic-prone diseases due to overcrowding, poor sanitation and waste management, as well as a dysfunctional health system. In response to this public health emergency, WHO partnered with UNICEF to release a technical note on infection prevention and control (IPC) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) measures at health-care facilities and shelters in Gaza. The note provides both standard recommendations and alternative solutions for IPC and WASH, acknowledging various constraints in Gaza. (One example: if no sinks are available at health facilities, Veronica buckets can be installed to provide water for hand hygiene.) The technical note is available for download. Link: Infection prevention and control and water, sanitation and hygiene measures in health-care settings and shelters/congregate settings in Gaza: Technical note, 22 February 2024 (who.int)  You are receiving this NO-REPLY email because you are included on a WHO mail list.
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