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Anecdotal evidence and available literature indicated that contaminated water played a major role in spreading the prolonged cholera
To understand how water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) coordination leads to humanitarian response outcomes, we conducted a nine-mo
Globally, cholera epidemics continue to challenge disease control.
Background Large epidemics frequently emerge in conflict-affected states.
This paper examines how emotional motivators can be used to promote handwashing with soap (HWWS) among mothers affected by an emerge
On May 2, 2009 an outbreak of typhoid fever began in rural villages along the Malawi-Mozambique border resulting in 748 illnesses an
Objective: Many of the areas in the Philippines affected by Typhoon Haiyan are endemic for dengue; theref
In this research, three faecal sludge sanitizing methods—lactic acid fermentation, urea treatment and lime treatment—were studied fo
This briefing paper presents a case study of a Peepoo implementation in first phase humanitarian response.
As recent emergencies have shown, there are still significant challenges in the timely provision of safe sanitation in natural disas