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Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.
The provision of safe water and adequate sanitation facilities to communities is a key part of Save the Children’s work in emergenci
Good hygiene practices are crucial for avoiding Ebola contamination during the transport and burial of deceased persons potentially
Children under 18 can represent 50% or more of a crisis-affected population.
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.
Batch water treatment consists of the intermittent use of settling tanks for water clarification, and is a common treatment practice