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Urgent Appeal to Support the Maintenance and Operation Costs of Water and Sanitation Facilities

An urgent appeal to support maintenance and operation costs after the collection rate dropped to less than 30% due to the repercussions of the coronavirus and the siege.

An Inspection Tour of CMWU's Warehouses

An inspection tour of CMWU's main and sub-warehouses to verify the integrity of the distribution of protective tools and clothing.

Re-Disinfecting CMWU's Main Headquarters

Re-disinfecting CMWU's main headquarters to protect employees from the coronavirus pandemic.

CMWU's Rafah Regional Headquarters Holds Training and Educational Workshops for Its Cadres and Employees

The Rafah regional headquarters holds training workshops for its employees on safety procedures and using coronavirus protective equipment.

CMWU Disinfects Water Well Water in All the Strip's Municipalities

Disinfecting water wells, pumping stations, and reservoirs in all the Strip's municipalities, funded by Human Appeal UK.

Disinfecting CMWU's Warehouses in Khan Younis

Disinfecting CMWU's warehouses in Khan Younis, in cooperation with the Municipality, as part of coronavirus preventive measures.

CMWU Distributes Protective Tools, Clothing, and Disinfection Materials to the Strip's Municipalities

Distributing clothing, tools, and disinfection materials to 1,300 workers in the water and sanitation sector, funded by the Norwegian Refugee Council.

Preparing CMWU Crews for Emergency Interventions at Quarantine Centers

Preparing emergency teams with protective clothing and tools for intervention at quarantine centers, with rapid response to sewage overflow reports at Mirmara and Ghassan Kanafani schools.

CMWU Extends Water and Sewage Networks to the Field Hospital West of Rafah City

Extending water and sewage networks to the field hospital west of Rafah designated for quarantine units.

CMWU Provides Protective Tools, Clothing, and Disinfection Materials for Water and Sanitation Facilities in the Strip

Providing tools, clothing, and disinfection materials for water and sanitation facilities, supported by the Norwegian Refugee Council at a value of $45,000.

Beginning the Operation of the North Gaza Desalination Plant

Beginning actual operation of the North Gaza desalination plant with a capacity of 10,000 m3 daily, funded by the Kuwait Fund through the Islamic Development Bank at a cost of $15 million.

A Delegation from Jabalia Municipality Visits CMWU

A delegation from Jabalia Municipality visits CMWU to discuss ways to strengthen the partnership in improving water and sanitation services.