From joint thinking to joint action: a call to action on improving water, sanitation and hygiene for maternal and newborn health
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12/1/2014
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© 2014 Public Library of Science
Abstract
This paper, authored by scientists and technical experts from leading universities and international agencies, outlines the importance of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for maternal and newborn health (MNH) outcomes and calls for greater inter-sectoral collaboration. It was launched at LSHTM on 15th December 2014.
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This article was published in the PLoS Medicine [© 2014Public Library of Science] and The Journal's website is at: http://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1001771
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Health service, Hand washing, Hospital hygiene, Maternal and newborn health, Newborn, Public health, Water managemen