WHO: Safe, climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable health care facilities - an overview

Across all health care settings, functional basic infrastructure is indispensable to delivering high-quality health care and services to patients. This includes safe WASH services, and cleaning and waste management services, as critical barriers to the spread of infectious diseases.

“Safe, climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable health care facilities: an overview” is tailored for health care professionals and policymakers from all relevant sectors.

The document offers clear definitions, actionable strategies, and essential tools to help implement sustainable practices in health care systems worldwide. It emphasizes building resilience to climate impacts while promoting environmental sustainability, making it a critical tool for advancing health care infrastructure globally.

• Explore the report here.