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Learn how to incorporate WASH practices in NTD programs to improve sanitation, hygiene, and combat diseases. Target behavior change communication for desired practices, advocate for WASH initiatives in endemic areas, and promote sanitation strategies to reduce vector breeding sites.
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“Wash your leg, or other part of your body affected by lymphoedema, with soap and clean water.”
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How to incorporate WASH in NTD programmes? • Target behaviour change communication to improve desired hygiene / sanitation practices • Ensure departments responsible for Water and Sanitation are active members of NTD programme task force/committees/steering groups • Advocate for WASH initiatives to be prioritised to NTD endemic areas • Promote improved sanitation facilities/strategies that reduce vector breeding sites