19 August 2025
Global
WHO has recently released 54 new technical background documents profiling WASH-related pathogens. The technical package, which includes a “Top 10” list of priority pathogens, distils the latest science on transmission, health impacts, detection, and control. Designed to support risk-based water and sanitation safety, these resources aim to help countries strengthen regulation, planning, and surveillance to prevent waterborne diseases and save lives.