The WaSH and Irrigation Development Program works in the first half of the 5th strategic period.

The WaSH and Irrigation Development Program accomplished the construction of 527 new water schemes (shallow wells, hand dug wells, deep wells, spring development, and large spring development). The program promoted hygiene and sanitation interventions through installing 18,465 household improved pit latrines, 60 ventilated improved pit latrines and 4,694 hand washing facilities. In addition, the program promoted anti-trachoma interventions and addressed 87,388 trachoma patients in surgery and antibiotic treatments. The program also promoted creating access to irrigation water to 1,077 hectare of lands through the construction and rehabilitation of irrigation facilities.