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Globally, cholera epidemics continue to challenge disease control.
After the 2015 earthquake in Nepal that killed approximately 9,000 people, the country faced an increased risk of cholera outbreaks
Household water treatment (HWTS) methods, such as boiling or chlorination, have long been recommended in emergencies.
Communicable diseases are of particular concern in conflict and disaster-affected populations that reside in camp settings.