Our group partners with global organizations to conduct systematic reviews and evidence syntheses that inform international guidelines and translate research into practical recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and program implementers.
WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Community Settings
Working with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and international collaborators, our team led a series of five systematic reviews that formed the evidence base for the first WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Community Settings. The guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for governments and practitioners to improve hand hygiene across households, schools, and public settings.
WHO Guidelines on sanitation and health
Dr. Matthew Freeman contributed to the development of the WHO Guidelines on Sanitation and Health, the first comprehensive WHO guidelines on sanitation. Recognizing safe sanitation as fundamental to health, dignity, and sustainable development, the guidelines synthesize global evidence and provide practical recommendations to help governments, health authorities, and practitioners design, implement, and manage sanitation systems that maximize health benefits and reduce disease risks.
WHO WASH and Geglected Tropical Disease Toolkit
Dr. Matthew Freeman's research helped advance collaboration between the WASH and health sectors by demonstrating the importance of integrating water, sanitation, and hygiene into neglected tropical disease (NTD) programs. Through a series of influential publications, his work supported cross-sectoral learning, informed research priorities and joint monitoring indicators, and contributed to the development of the WHO WASH and Health Working Together Toolkit, which provides practical guidance for coordinated action across sectors.