Overview

The document is the 'National Guidelines for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Healthcare Facilities in Nigeria,' published in 2022 by the Federal Ministry of Health. It aims to provide comprehensive standards and strategies for improving WASH services in healthcare facilities across Nigeria. The guidelines cover water supply, sanitation, and hygiene, including hand hygiene, and emphasize planning, budgeting, establishment of WASH teams, and monitoring indicators. The document is structured into six sections: introduction, strategic plans, WASH teams, water supply, sanitation, and hygiene. It highlights the global and regional context, gaps in WASH facilities in Nigeria, and specific objectives to ensure safe and sustainable WASH services in healthcare settings. Key entities include the Federal Ministry of Health, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and World Health Organization (WHO).

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