Water, sanitation and hygiene: determining a health goal that works for all
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Access to basic drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is vital to improving health and quality of life globally. As discussions on the post-2015 framework and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reach their crucial final phase, WaterAid is calling for WASH to be recognised as a key influential factor to be closely integrated into any health goal and priorities taken up by governments and civil society.
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تاریخ انتشار 2014