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Installations de base de lavage des mains

Définition
Une installation fournissant un bassin, un récipient ou une prise avec un approvisionnement suffisant en eau potable, savon et serviettes à usage unique. Les installations de lavage des mains peuvent être fixes ou mobiles et comprendre un évier avec de l'eau du robinet, des seaux avec des robinets, des 'tippy-taps' et des cruches ou bassins destinés au lavage des mains. Le savon comprend le pain de savon, le savon liquide, le détergent en poudre et l'eau savonneuse.
Source de la définition
Institut de statistique de l'UNESCO.

Basic handwashing facilities

Definition
A facility providing either a basin, container, or outlet with an adequate supply of potable water, soap and single-use towels. Handwashing facilities may be fixed or mobile and include a sink with tap water, buckets with taps, tippy-taps, and jugs or basins designated for handwashing. Soap includes bar soap, liquid soap, powder detergent, and soapy water.
Source Definition
UNESCO Institute for Statistics.