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Technical brief on water, sanitation, hygiene and wastewater management to prevent infections and reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 32 p.

Author FAO, WHO and OIE

Publisher FAO, WHO and OIE ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-132641-1

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This technical brief provides information to inform Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and wastewater elements within multi-sectoral antimicrobial resistance (AMR) national action plans (NAPs). It includes a summary of evidence and the co-benefits rationale for action in each sector and presents a menu of actions for consideration and refinement in each country context. The technical brief also identifies sector specific policy options and to additional information, including knowledge gaps and research needs, as well as additional technical resources to support planning and implementation.

Last updated date 27/07/2020

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