Large inequalities in access to water, sanitation & hygiene continue to persist:

❗️ At least 2 billion people rely on πŸ’§ supplies that are unsafe
❗️ 673 million people still πŸ’© in the open
❗️ An estimated 3 billion people have no access to basic πŸ–οΈπŸ½πŸ§Ό facilities

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DYK: Clean water & soap can help prevent & manage debilitating neglected tropical diseases:
πŸ‘οΈ face-washing for trachoma
🦡🏽 limb-washing for lymphatic filariasis
🩹 wound-washing for rabies
πŸͺ± hand-washing for intestinal worms

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Good hygiene and access to water & sanitation are important in the prevention, care and management of all 20 diseases of poverty - the neglected tropical diseases - that massively impact the health of over one billion people bit.ly/3tDqysY

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πŸ†• WHO strategy on water, sanitation and hygiene as part of joint efforts by the water, sanitation and hygiene & the neglected tropical diseases sectors towards ending these diseases over the next decade bit.ly/3tDqysY

#WorldWaterDay
Promoting water, sanitation and hygiene actions can also reduce the spread of #COVID19 and other communicable diseases.

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How to #WashYourHands?
Use soap and water for at least 40-60 seconds

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How to handrub?
Use alcohol-based handrub for 20-30 seconds

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#WashYourHands
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Join the #BabySharkHandWashChallenge with @pahowho and @pinkfong_usa

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