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A much needed medical waste incinerator for safe disposal was commissioned for Ruteete Health Centre III in Kabarole District, Uganda. Read more...
What colour smoke will emerge from this year's COP26? Read more...
Recently I listened to a speech by Arnold Schwarzenegger on how the climate movement is stuck and needs to reset. I think our approach to solving the water and sanitation crisis could help. Read more...
Findings from a scoping literature review on handwashing and mental health in humanitarian crises. Read more...
Sustainable, resilient WASH systems for all. Reflections from IRC on World Water Week 2021. Read more...
IRC and Water For People announce their newly formed alliance: Destination 2030. Read more...
Some key changes in the enabling environment could lead to significant growth in the sanitation market. Read more...
IRC and Water For People reframe the climate discussions from a WASH systems perspective. Read more...
Interview with Alana Potter, co-drafter of the Africa Sanitation Policy Guidelines. Read more...
Managing leaks of blood and beyond. Read more...
Providing safe water to hard-to-reach villages in a cost-effective way in Arusha. Read more...
A review of the Tanzanian water sector budget for 2021/22. Read more...
Lessons from the WASH First COVID-19 Response Project equipping youths with marketable skills in Negelle Arsi and Shashamane districts. Read more...
Menstrual Hygiene Day, my bloody favourite day of the year. Read more...
A collaboration of experts has drawn up a new definition on menstrual health to advance advocacy and coherent action. Read more...
How we can bring WASH and health back together Read more...
"I am calling on WASH and health professionals to change the way we address hygiene promotion", says Juste Nansi, Country Director IRC Burkina Faso. Read more...
UK cuts on water, sanitation and hygiene aid betray international pledges to save lives Read more...
Building new partnerships and setting clear goals to leverage investment. Read more...
Our 2020 Ton Schouten Awardee, Srilekha Chakraborty shares her reflections on her award year and calls for a celebration of the storyteller in each of us. Read more...