The global standards for WASH: Are We Meeting Them in the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) Primary Healthcare Facilities?

The global standards for WASH: Are We Meeting Them in the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) Primary Healthcare Facilities?

Takeaways WASH Deficiencies in FCT Healthcare Facilities: Many primary healthcare centers (PHCs) in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) lack essential water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, leading to compromised infection prevention and control. Global WASH Standards: The World Health Organization’s Joint Monitoring Programme outlines service ladders for drinking water, sanitation, and handwashing facilities, ranging from “safely managed” to “open defecation,” to assess and improve WASH services.​ Impact on Health Outcomes: Inadequate WASH facilities in healthcare […]