PPOH 114 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Pandemic Preparedness

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Introduction

This topic will introduce you to appropriate ways of improving water quality, sanitation and hygiene to prevent emerging pandemics threats using a One health approach.

Objectives

This topic enables learning about:

1. The importance of WASH in preventing emerging pandemics
2. WASH principles for safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in disease control
3. The One Health approach in preparing and responding to WASH-related disease outbreaks in households, communities, and vulnerable populations
4. Gender roles and responsibility in preparing and responding to WASH-related disease outbreaks.

Expected Learning Outcomes

At the end of the topic, learners should be able to:

1. Explain the importance of WASH in preventing emerging pandemics
2. Apply WASH principles to safe water, sanitation and hygiene to prepare and respond to pandemics
3. Utilize the One Health approach in preparing and responding to WASH-related disease outbreaks in households, communities and vulnerable populations
4. Describe the importance of gender roles and responsibility in preparing and responding to WASH-related disease outbreaks.