Public Health Engineering Departments of KP and Bangladesh Discuss Safety Management and Sanitation
PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 20th Aug, 2026) Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday arranged an online knowledge exchange meeting with the Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE) Bangladesh to discuss Safely Managed Sanitation and strengthen institutional cooperation between the two sides.
The meeting was attended by senior officials, technical experts, and relevant representatives from PHED, KP; DPHE, Bangladesh, and UNICEF.
Objective:
The primary objective was to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, technical expertise, and practical experiences to promote safe and sustainable sanitation services, enhance institutional capacity, and adopt modern and effective approaches by learning from regional experiences and best practices.
Discussion Points:
Participants shared their experiences and practical initiatives related to:
- Various approaches to Safely Managed Sanitation
- Effective planning and management of sanitation systems
- Institutional strengthening
- Technical knowledge sharing
- Sustainability of sanitation services
Key Takeaways:
- Safe and sustainable sanitation facilities are crucial for protecting public health, safeguarding the environment, and building healthy communities.
- Continued institutional collaboration and knowledge exchange are essential for improving sanitation services and achieving sustainable outcomes.
Future Plans:
Participants agreed to:
- Continue exchanging technical knowledge, best practices, research, and practical experiences in the future.
- Explore new opportunities for joint cooperation in the sanitation sector.
The PHED KP reiterated its commitment to benefiting from regional and international experiences and continuing effective measures for the promotion of comprehensive, safe, sustainable, and resilient sanitation services across the province.
