Posts Tagged ‘WASH’
World Water Week 2021
Organized by SIWI World Water Week 2021 August 23-27, 2021 RSVP Hosted and organized by SIWI, World Water Week is the leading annual global event for concretely addressing the planet’s major water issues. In 2021, World Water Week 2021 will be held entirely online, 23-27 August, with the theme Building Resilience Faster. Are you hosting an event soon?…
Read MoreAdvocacy Updates ~ July 13, 2021
Administration News Biden administration releases global COVID-19 response and recovery framework On July 1, the White House released its U.S. COVID-19 Global Response and Recovery Framework, which outlines five objectives to achieve its overarching goals of ending the pandemic and strengthening global recovery and readiness for future pandemic threats. These objectives include: 1) accelerating equitable…
Read MoreAFRICA Regional Leaders Summit on WASH in Healthcare Facilities
Organized by World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO-AFRO) AFRICA Regional Leaders Summit on WASH in Healthcare Facilities April 23, 2021 RSVP Friday, April 23, 2021 10:00 AM – 1:00PM CAT Hosted by the WHO AFRO with participation from national leadership Simultaneous English/French translation will be provided **Note for those in US, this event…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and WASH: What We Know and What’s Next
Organized by USAID COVID-19 and WASH: What We Know and What’s Next March 11, 2021 RSVP Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is intricately connected to the COVID-19 pandemic. While WASH is essential for both prevention and recovery, the impacts of COVID-19 have created new challenges to accessing these services. Ensuring global water security in this…
Read MoreWASH During COVID-19: What We Know So Far
Organized by InterAction WASH During COVID-19: What We Know So Far September 15, 2020 RSVP InterAction’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Working Group, in coordination with the new International Water and Sanitation Caucus, invites you to the inaugural Caucus event, “WASH During COVID-19: What We Know So Far.” Featuring remarks from International Water and Sanitation…
Read MoreInfection Prevention and Control in Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings in the Context of COVID-19
Organized by CDC Infection Prevention and Control in Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings in the Context of COVID-19 August 6, 2020 RSVP The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is hosting a weekly webinar series for IPC in healthcare settings in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). Speakers from CDC, WHO, and…
Read MoreWater, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Healthcare Facilities: Accelerating Action to Meet Urgent Need
Organized by Global Health Council and Global Water 2020 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Healthcare Facilities: Accelerating Action to Meet Urgent Need First Anniversary Leaders Gathering June 24, 2020 RSVP Global Health Council and Global Water 2020 invite global health and WASH leaders to come together again with even greater strength of purpose, as we…
Read MoreSpecial COVID-19 Series Two-Panel Event: The Intersection of Wash and Health Systems Resiliency
Organized by Partnership for Quality Medical Donations Special COVID-19 Series Two-Panel Event: The Intersection of Wash and Health Systems Resiliency June 16, 2020 RSVP PQMD invites you to participate in two timely dialogues on COVID-19 and WASH. Quality water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and programs at healthcare facilities are critical for long-term resiliency and…
Read MoreGHC NEWS FLASH: Global Health Roundup 4/3/2017
GHC and the Global Health Community Huddle to Prepare for the World Health Assembly The upcoming Seventieth World Health Assembly (WHA70) (May 22-31) in Geneva, Switzerland will convene WHO member states in order to set global health priorities for the coming year. Notable topics on the agenda include the election of a new WHO Director-General;…
Read MoreGirl Strong: Promoting global access to water, sanitation and hygiene for women and girls everywhere
This year, WaterAid was #GirlStrong for #WorldWaterDay for the women and girls who spend 40 billion hours collecting water every, single year. Girl Strong highlights a renewed commitment to the incredible strength women and girls all over the world are forced to exhibit on a daily basis. Girl Strong isn’t just a catchy slogan or…
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