PHOTO: Broken sinks plague healthcare facilities around the world.
STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO):
FAITHS for SAFE WATER is deeply concerned about the U.S. White House threat to pull support for the World Health Organization. There is no time that retracting from global health would be a good idea; during an unprecedented pandemic, it is an act of sabotage. We ask Congress to take this threat to its authority seriously and respond swiftly to quell this irresponsible action.
FAITHS for SAFE WATER is deeply concerned about the U.S. White House threat to pull support for the World Health Organization. There is no time that retracting from global health would be a good idea; during an unprecedented pandemic, it is an act of sabotage. We ask Congress to take this threat to its authority seriously and respond swiftly to quell this irresponsible action.
A lone pink bucket is the water and sanitation "system" at this rural healthcare facility
"Wash your hands?" But with what?
Around the world, hundreds of thousands of healthcare facilities, and millions of healthcare workers, must face each day without adequate water, soap, toilets and hygiene. These conditions should be unimaginable. Now as the world faces a terrifying pandemic, these conditions present a daily and even more dangerous reality for staff and patients alike.
Upwards of 50% of healthcare facilities in some places are run by faith-based organizations (FBOs). Make sure the FBOs you're associated with prioritize WASH.
Every voice is needed: Let's get every facility the foundation for safe and dignified healthcare, starting with access to WATER.
90 organizations have stepped up with wide-ranging commitments to WASH in Healthcare Facilities: click here to learn more