23/09/2026
UNICEF WASH Team Visits COAR AWD & WASH Activities in Batikot, Nangarhar
Batikot District, Nangarhar | 22 September 2026
The UNICEF WASH Team conducted a field visit to Batikot District and Batikot Community Health Centre (CHC) to observe and review the Acute Watery Diarrhea (AWD) response and WASH activities implemented by the COAR.
During the visit, the team reviewed key interventions and achievements, including:
10 latrines rehabilitated at Batikot CHC
1 new flush latrine constructed for AWD patients
14 handwashing facilities rehabilitated
413 AWD cases recorded in 2026, with 296 cases responded to
453 hygiene awareness sessions conducted, reaching 8,982 participants
2,469 hygiene kits distributed
7,407 sanitary pads distributed
437 water sources chlorinated
492 well water quality tests conducted
4,032 soap bars distributed
148,000 AquaTabs distributed
Following the field visit, the UNICEF WASH Team expressed satisfaction with the quality and implementation of COAR’s AWD and WASH activities and appreciated the dedication and efforts of the COAR field team in delivering these essential services to communities in Nangarhar.
COAR | AWD & WASH Activities – Batikot, Nangarhar | 2026
