Between 11 and 15 October, environmental health experts from 40 universities of medical sciences across 25 provinces participated in a national training of trainers (ToT), organized jointly by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

The workshop strengthened the capacity of participants to lead improvements in water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), waste management and cleaning services in health facilities, essential elements of infection prevention, patient safety and quality care.

“Safe and sustainable WASH services are not optional, they are fundamental to delivering quality health care, protecting patients and health workers and building climate-resilient health systems,” said Dr Jaffar Hussain, WHO Officer-in-Charge in Iran. “This training has equipped national experts with the tools and knowledge to make this a reality in every health facility.”