Access to safe water and hygiene and sanitation facilities plays a vital role in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for older people and people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses who are often cited as most at risk. An inclusive approach to delivering aid is needed to ensure older people and people with disabilities are not overlooked in any humanitarian response.

Principles of WASH in response to COVID-19

Access to safe water and hygiene and sanitation facilities plays a vital role in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for older people and people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses who are often cited as most at risk. An inclusive approach to delivering aid is needed to ensure older people and people with disabilities are not overlooked in any humanitarian response.

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