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Globally, cholera epidemics continue to challenge disease control.
Despite documented health benefits of household water treatment and storage (HWTS), achieving sustained use remains challenging.
Introduction A cholera epidemic began in Haiti over 8 years ago, prompting numerous, largely quantitative research studies.
Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.
Purpose. The 2014 outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa was the largest in history.
After the Ebola outbreak was declared in Sierra Leone, in June 2014, early messages about the high mortality rate of Ebola were met
In 2014, ACF initiated an innovative approach for social mobilization activites that mobilizes the communities for impoving control
The international response to Haiti’s ongoing cholera outbreak has been multifaceted, including health education efforts by communit
When water supplies are compromised during an emergency, responders often recommend household water treatment and safe storage (HWTS
Médecins Sans Frontières-Operational Centre Amsterdam piloted the distribution of household disinfection kits (HDKs) and health prom