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Menstruation in the Workplace Globalwaters.org

WebAll over the world, people who menstruate experience challenges managing their periods, especially those who live and work in environments that do not support adequate menstrual health and hygiene (MHH). For working women, these challenges may have critical implications for their health and general well-being, as well as for economic outcomes

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MENSTRUAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE

WebMenstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) is the ability of women, girls, and transgender and gender non-binary individuals who menstruate (“menstruators” or “individuals who menstruate”) to manage their menstrual cycles in a safe, dignified, healthy, and supported manner throughout their lives.

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Menstrual Health and Hygiene Technical Brief Globalwaters.org

WebApproximately 500 million people worldwide face barriers to managing their menstruation in a safe, healthy and dignified manner; these challenges are most acute in the low- and middle-income countries in which USAID works. USAID takes a multi-dimensional approach to menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) by addressing the many barriers that …

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MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE

WebMENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE A desk review of existing evidence on the impact of MHM in the workplace and women’s economic empowerment (WEE) at the

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How USAID is Helping Improve Menstrual Hygiene Management …

WebWomen and girls all over the world experience challenges managing their periods, especially those who live and work in environments that do not support adequate menstrual hygiene management (MHM). For working women, these challenges may have critical implications for their health and well-being, as well as for economic outcomes such as work …

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Improving Hygiene in Health Care Facilities Globalwaters.org

WebTo provide systematic guidance for improving health care environmental hygiene, CDC’s International Infection Control Program engaged global partners to develop the first-ever Best Practices for Environmental Cleaning in Healthcare Facilities in Resource-Limited Settings. International experts came together, built strong partnerships, and

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JANUARY 2022 GUIDE TO MENSTRUAL HYGIENE …

WebJANUARY 2022. Research to understand lived experiences of menstruation continues to expand globally, yet the experiences of menstruators who are working remain understudied and overlooked. Further assessments are needed to broaden the understanding of menstrual experiences, determinants, and outcomes of those who engage in work …

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Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021 Globalwaters.org

WebEvery May 28, nonprofits, government agencies, the private sector, the media, and individuals come together to celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) and advocate for the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM). Over 800 million women and girls menstruate every day, yet across the globe they face barriers to properly …

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Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022 Globalwaters.org

WebMenstrual Hygiene Day, recognized annually on May 28, is a global advocacy day that brings together the voices and actions of non-profits, government agencies, individuals, the private sector and the media to promote good menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) for all who menstruate. More specifically, Menstrual Hygiene Day focuses on breaking the …

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LEARNING BRIEF JANUARY 2022 COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF …

WebCOST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT IN THE WORKPLACE. DETAILED BENEFITS AND COSTS. We calculated three BCRs: 1) a base-case scenario, which includes women’s economic benefits and reduced absences in the benefits calculation; 2) an optimistic scenario, which includes women’s economic …

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MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT AND WOMEN’S …

WebAcknowledgements Iris Group led this desk review with contributions from Aditi Krishna, Bethany Corrigan, Hannah Taukobong, Mary Kincaid, and Marguerite Berger.

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Integrated Health Program Globalwaters.org

WebThe goal of USAID IHP is to strengthen the capacity of Congolese institutions and communities to deliver high-quality, integrated health services that sustainably improve the health status of the Congolese population. The program builds on previous investments in health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), USAID’s Country Development …

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“A healthcare facility without WASH is not a healthcare facility.”

WebTECHNICAL SERIES. This technical brief highlights considerations for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in healthcare facilities (HCFs) as part of improving health system strengthening (HSS) and health security. It provides evidence of how effective WASH is required to support countries in meeting their development goals and achieving the

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WATER, SANITATION, AND COMPONENTS FOR FOOD

WebTECHNICAL BRIEF 2013 A recent study identified hand washing behaviors that are independently associated with less childhood diarrhea— mothers usually washing hands with soap before feeding a

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Sanitation and Hygiene Globalwaters.org

WebUSAID partners with local government and public and private sector service providers to expand access to safe, affordable, reliable, and climate-resilient sanitation and hygiene services and products across entire cities, districts, or counties, including in institutional settings like schools and healthcare facilities.

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TRANSFORM: Health in Developing Regions Globalwaters.org

WebThe USAID Transform Health in Developing Region program is managed by Amref Health Africa in partnership with Project HOPE, Intra Health International and General Electric and funded by USAID. The activity is implemented with the aim of contributing to the equity and quality of health services in the four regions and support the Government of Ethiopia’s …

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Ghana Water Access, Sanitation and Hygiene Globalwaters.org

WebEnsuring long-term sustainability of water and sanitation infrastructure interventions has long been a challenge in rural communities in Ghana. For years, significant investments in water and sanitation infrastructure have rarely translated to sustained access and use of services and achievement of improved health outcomes. Approximately 25 percent of water and …

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Fact Sheet: Ethiopia Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

WebIn 2015, Ethiopia achieved its Millennium Development Goal target of 57 percent access to safe drinking water, an increase from just 13 percent in 1990. Yet access to improved sanitation, while also vastly improved since 1990, remains alarmingly low at only 28 percent nationwide.

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Kenya Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Fact Sheet

WebAccess to safe water and improved sanitation is a challenge in Kenya. Many Kenyans living in rural areas still walk long distances for water, often collecting it from unsafe sources. These conditions have a profound effect on public health, causing undernutrition, illness and disease, particularly in children under the age of five. Women and girls are …

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