WHA34.25 International drinking water supply and sanitation

Overview

The Thirty-fourth World Health Assembly,

Having considered the report of the Director-General relating to the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade (1981-1990);

Stressing that the provision of safe drinking water  the essential elements of primary health care, and one of he essential global targets for Health for All;

Noting with concern that progress made in the 1970s in improving drinking water and sanitation services was slower than expected；

Considering that wide acceptance by Member States of the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade offers a new incentive to provide people with these essential services ； and that maximum use should be made of all opportunities afforded by the Decade to promote the attainment of Health for All；