COVID-19

This pillar aims at strengthening community infection prevention and control. Due the mode of transmission of (droplet and contact) COVID 19, emphasis needs to be put on prevention of transmission from person to person at community level and points of congregation including Churches, schools, etc.

Strategy

• Ensure access to water and sanitation in public places and community spaces most at risk
• Implement WASH at community level

Targets

• 100% access to hand hygiene facilities in public places and communities at risk

Activities

• Support engagements with authorities on improvement of WASH in congregation institutions using the standardized checklist.
• Procure WASH infrastructure, supplies and commodities to strengthen hygiene practices in affected communities
• Conduct hygiene promotion and sensitization workshops on use of WASH commodities in congregational settings
• Support community engagement meetings on improvement of WASH
• Support the operationalization of WASH committees in the community.