Research reports
Why better water, sanitation and hygiene are necessary for progress on maternal, newborn and child health
2010 Available in English
A mother teaches her child how to wash their hands in Riyakarenzi village, Eastern Rwanda. Photo: Chris Hoskins/Tearfund
This paper highlights key links between improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and maternal, newborn and child health.
It argues that donors and national governments must tackle the Millennium Development Goals in an integrated manner: increased collaboration between the health and WASH sectors will enable sufficient progress in both areas.
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Tools and guides
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Available in 4 languages
Research reports
How water, sanitation and hygiene programmes can contribute to peace- and state-building
Available in 1 language
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