Keeping children ‘Fit for School’: simple, scalable and sustainable school health in the Philippines
The Essential Health Care Programme (EHCP) is a successful response to a number of serious health problems facing Philippine children.
The Essential Health Care Programme (EHCP) is a successful response to a number of serious health problems facing Philippine children.
Adequate provision of water supply, sanitation, hygiene and waste management in schools has a number of positive effects and contributes to a reduced burden of disease among children, staff and their families.
This Compendium has been developed in an effort to increase awareness of legal and moral responsibilities to ensure that all children have equal access to quality education.