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The emergence, transmission and distribution of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are determined by the pathogens, the vectors, the envir
The most important information concerning WASH and the COVID-19 virus is summarized here.
Currently, the emergence of a novel human coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has become a global health concern causing severe respiratory tra
Cholera has been eliminated as a public health problem in high-income countries that have implemented sanitation system separating t
Camps are places of refuge for people fleeing conflict and disaster, but they can be dangerous, especially for women and girls.
After the 2015 earthquake in Nepal that killed approximately 9,000 people, the country faced an increased risk of cholera outbreaks
There are increasing numbers of people affected by natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and conflict.
Handwashing practices prove to be an effective and easy way of ensuring the health of populations affected by emergencies and humani
Diarrhea and acute respiratory infections account for nearly 30% of deaths among children displaced by humanitarian emergencies.