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The emergence, transmission and distribution of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are determined by the pathogens, the vectors, the envir
Currently, the emergence of a novel human coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has become a global health concern causing severe respiratory tra
In humanitarian emergency settings there is need for low cost and rapidly deployable interventions to protect vulnerable children, i
The reliance on chlorination in humanitarian operations has raised concerns among practitioners about possible health risks associat
Background. Diarrhoeal diseases are a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in humanitarian crises.
There are increasing numbers of people affected by natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and conflict.
This evidence synthesis identifies, synthesizes and evaluates existing evidence of the impacts of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WA
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.
In July 2007, a study by the Centre for Environmental Health Engineering, at the University of Surrey, assessed a modified method of
Recent investigations into the March 2003 outbreak of SARS in Hong Kong have concluded that environmental factors played an importan