WASH

Question 1

what does WASH stand for

Answer 1

water, sanitation and hygiene

Question 2

what are advantages of WASH

Answer 2

1. contributes to livelihoods, school attendance and dignity
2. helps to create resilient communities living in healthy environments.
3. cost effective
4. recognised by the UN as a fundamental human right

Question 3

what are the types of emerging contaminants that pose significant risks to health

Answer 3

microplastics, pharmaceuticals, micropolltants

Question 4

what are the principles of WHO WASH strategy

Answer 4

1. prioritize actions with the highest public health benefit
2. strengthen health sector capacities in promoting safe WASH
3. align with SGDs
4. capitalise on existing regional policy frameworks
5. engange with partners and positively influence partnerships

Question 5

name they key partners and stakeholders for WASH

Answer 5

1. member states: national and local government agencies
2. practitioners: water suppliers, sanitation service providers, waste water management
3. institutions for research and development
4. regional platforms
5. health sector partners

Question 6

how many SDGs are there and how many targets are there?

Answer 6

17 SDGs

169 target s

Question 7

what SDG does WASH fall under, what is the name

Answer 7

6. ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Question 8

what are the SDG6 targets

Answer 8

6. 1 achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
7. 2 adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene
8. 3 improve water quality by reducing pollution
9. 4 increase water-use efficiency, ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity
10. 5 implement integrated water resources
11. 6 protect and restore water-related ecosystems

Question 9

what are the challenges threatening WASH

Answer 9

• rapid and recent changes in the global environment (growth of urban areas, impacts of climate change)
• inequalities between rich and poor
• widespread use of antibiotics, control of infections is harder with improper hygiene and sanitation

Question 10

what are the WASH priority areas

Answer 10

1. drinking water and recreational water quality and safety
2. sanitation and wastewater
3. WASH in healthcare facilities