540,839 target beneficiaries haveaccess to adequate quantity of safe water
HIGHLIGHTS:
In Jordan, as of 30 July, a total of 119 cases of Hepatitis A have been reported in Azraq camp since April: 3 cases in April, 12 cases in May, 39 cases in June and 65 cases in July. The Ministry of Water and Irrigation and UNICEF signed a protocol to support emergency WASH sector coordination, ensuring access to safe water and sanitation facilities and services in refugee camps and in host communities, and strengthening the Government’s capacity to prioritize, plan, implement and monitor.
In Iraq, the number of residents in Arbat camp increased 7,198 people.
Regular WASH activities continued, including daily household level water supply at an increased average of 70 litres/person/day. Two water testing bacteriological and chemical exercises were conducted showing good results.
Hygiene promotion was conducted for 1,363 families, short educational drama on lice for kindergartens conducted for 142 children, FGD on conservation water, quality and quantity of water conducted with 427 participants.
Water and sanitation interventions in Lebanon ensure humanitarian assistance and protection for the most vulnerable among the displaced from Syria and poorest Lebanese. 3RP partners have provided access to adequate quantity of water to 212,726 persons, improved access to adequate quantity of water to 634,675, as well as imrproved access to appropriate sanitation facilities and services to 352,407 persons. All mentioned indicators are at 75 per cent implementation rate, and with one quarter left in 2016, all persons targeted for the provision of water and sanitation services are expected to be reached
