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The most important information concerning WASH and the COVID-19 virus is summarized here.
Purpose. The 2014 outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa was the largest in history.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are key to reducing the burden of disease associated with outbreaks, and are com
There are increasing numbers of people affected by natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and conflict.
The health benefits of point-of-use (POU) water treatment can only be realized through high adherence: correct, consistent, and sust
Water, sanitation, and hygiene are one part of a cholera control strategy.
Solid waste and faecal sludge management in situations of rapid mass displacement are important to public health an
Cholera remains a significant threat to global public health with an estimated 100,000 deaths per year.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that improving water, sanitation and hygiene could prevent at least 9.1% of the global
Point-of-use water treatment (PoUWT), such as boiling or chlorine disinfection, has long been recommended in emergencies.