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COVID-19 Makes Handwashing Facilities and Promotion More Critical Than Ever

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Language English
Industry Sectors: Biotech, health care & pharma
Resource Topics / SDGs::
Includes Topics/Sustainable Development Goals from the resource and its locations.
Increase Access to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (SDG 6.1 & 6.2)
Resource Topics:
Includes topics from the resource and its locations.
COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus
Resource URL https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2020/04/30/covid-19-makes-handwashing-facilities-and-promotion-more-critical-than-ever
Year 2011

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Resource Overview

The campaigns, which target audiences at home and in schools, promote improved health and hygiene practices, such as handwashing, the importance of connecting to the water supply and sanitation system, regular payments for service continuity, and improving sanitation and menstrual hygiene.

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