Critical Role of WASH in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Discover the critical role of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This resource page includes a webinar featuring expert speakers who share their perspectives, insights and urgent priorities for WASH in Canada’s development assistance programming, as well as additional resources on WASH and COVID-19.

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PART 1. WELCOME

Dr. Helen Scott, Chief Executive Officer, CanWaCH

PART 2. PRESENTATIONS

A. Helen Hamilton – WASH Evidence, Integration and Policy for COVID-19 and Beyond

B. Janet Hatcher Roberts – Health Systems Effectiveness and Equity

C. Al-hassan Adam – WASH Rights and Advocacy  

PART 3. Q&A

Clarissa Brocklehurst, WASH Specialist, WaterAid Canada Advisor, Adjunct Prof. at the Water Institute, University of North Carolina 

PART 4. CONCLUDING REMARKS 

Dr. Helen Scott, CEO, CanWaCH 

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Resources

• WaterAid Canada
• How can we ensure everyone can wash their hands with soap and water, to protect lives from COVID-19? 
• End Water Poverty
• Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) Webinar Series 
• The Hygiene Hub