Situational analysis of WASH in healthcare facilities in Ghana

Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in healthcare facilities is fundamental to the provision of quality care. Some facilities in Ghana do not have these basic services.

There is a lack of detailed information about specific facilities and the availability of WASH services. Moreover, it is not clear if there are national guidelines on the standards for WASH in healthcare facilities.

This briefing note is based on an assessment carried out by the Navrongo Health Research Centre.