18/08/2026
Would you feel safe receiving health care without reliable water, clean toilets or proper environmental cleaning?
For millions of children, patients and health workers, this is still a reality.
A new report on water, sanitation and hygiene in healthcare facilities by World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF finds that in 2025, only 40% of healthcare facilities met basic sanitation standards. For children, these gaps can mean greater exposure to preventable infections and health risks.
Read the full report to see where progress is being made and where urgent action is still needed: https://data.unicef.org/resources/jmp-wash-in-health-care-facilities-2026/