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Posted onGlobal Handwashing Day: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Maternal Health
Posted onThis past Saturday was Global Handwashing Day, an event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of handwashing for preventing diseases and saving lives. One of the Sustainable Development Goals is to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, reflecting the growing prioritization of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). The implications of WASH for the health of mothers around the world are enormous: approximately 10-15% of global maternal deaths are due to infection caused by poor hygiene practices. Explore resources illustrating how WASH plays a critical role in improving maternal health outcomes during pregnancy, delivery and postpartum…read more