Approximately 2 billion people lack safe drinking water, and 3.6 billion people use poor sanitary services. 

With the increase in preventable illnesses due to poor WASH facilities; the rise in cholera outbreaks in recent times, WHO and UNICEF have come up with the United Nations Water Conference in New York from 22- 24 March 2023.  

The conference will focus on the impact of safely managed water supply, sanitation, and proper hygiene on health.  

The event will explore ways in which WASH and health sectors can work to bridge the gap and coordinate toward development in their fields. 

The meeting proceedings will be presented at the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).