Yaamini R

UI4051

PUI23438

This study supported by UNICEF with a focus to create a comprehensive framework for urban local bodies to evaluate WASH conditions in Ahmedabad’s vulnerable slums and measure their public health impacts. Integrating water access, sanitation infrastructure, and hygiene practices into urban planning, it guides evidence-based interventions to reduce waterborne diseases and promote equitable health outcomes. Grounded in flagship initiatives this holistic approach empowers policymakers to invest strategically in resilient, inclusive infrastructure and break the persistent cycle of disease and poverty. This study addresses this issue on hierarchy level, while also suggests recommendations aligning to the hierarchy.


Report Content

Introduction and the background of the topic, including the need and role of Planners in Health supported by Health evolution of India.

Key literature review findings from national, International case studies, categorized while also identifying the pressing gaps in SDG and SLBs.

Aim, Objectives, Scope of work. As there were no established methodology to approach this study, devising a study methodology required multiple iterations due to prevalent hurdles.

Study methodology, with dataset utilized and outcomes expected.

Disease transmission flow analysis to identify preliminary set of WASH indicators

Temporal analysis at city and zonal level to locate disease epicenters

Spatial mapping of disease spread over the years to identify the high disease burden wards and further descriptive analysis at neighborhood level to stratify slums.

Bivariate Co relation analysis with selected indicators from primary survey.

WASH framework and Disease based WASH framework.

Recommendations for pilot slum and study methodology for further perusal of research.