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Globally, cholera epidemics continue to challenge disease control.
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.
Dispensers are a source-based water quality intervention with promising uptake results in development contexts.
The international response to Haiti’s ongoing cholera outbreak has been multifaceted, including health education efforts by communit
Médecins Sans Frontières-Operational Centre Amsterdam piloted the distribution of household disinfection kits (HDKs) and health prom
In a disaster context, where risk for diarrhoeal disease is elevated, personal hygiene, i.e.
For people affected by disaster, whether wars, earthquakes, or disease epidemics, conditions of life can change suddenly and in ways
In response to the recent cholera outbreak, a public health response targeted high-risk communities, including resource-poor communi
An immediate need and vital resource, potable water becomes critical in the aftermath of a disaster; affected communities cannot rec