Published in: 2021			
							
Pages: 36						
			
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UNICEF
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UNICEF
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At the onset of the pandemic, UNICEF has worked in  close  coordination  with  the  Government  and  other development partners including WHO, primarily focusing efforts towards supporting coordinated actions for the preparedness, containment  and  mitigation  of  the  outbreak.  UNICEF  with  its  response  has  adopted  a  multi-sectoral  approach  to  the  issue,  ensuring  that  women and children’s rights are protected through  a  comprehensive  approach  to  policies  and programs.  
This report is about the preparedness and  response measures on WASH in urban areas in  4  cities  (Balangir,  Berhampur,  Bhubaneswar  and Cuttack) in Odisha. UNICEF’s response here included supplies, promoting infection prevention measures and strengthening capacity of  the  stakeholders  –  including  most  vulnerable  community members living in urban slums – for ensuring continuity of WASH services during pandemic
UNICEF (2021). High Risks High Impacts The first steps to building pandemic resilient cities. UNICEF
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