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This operational guideline authored by UNICEF WASH Gregory Bulit and Monica Ramos, supports the establishment of case area targeted
Background Large epidemics frequently emerge in conflict-affected states.
In recent outbreak settings, the use of rapid response teams (RRTs) to support the WASH sector has increa
After the 2015 earthquake in Nepal that killed approximately 9,000 people, the country faced an increased risk of cholera outbreaks
Water, sanitation, and hygiene are one part of a cholera control strategy.
Household water treatment (HWTS) methods, such as boiling or chlorination, have long been recommended in emergencies.
A simple method for filtering water to reduce the incidence of cholera was tested in a field trial in Matlab, Bangladesh, and proved