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Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.
This background paper focuses on supporting sustainable, equitable and resilient water services over the short and long term during
Good hygiene practices are crucial for avoiding Ebola contamination during the transport and burial of deceased persons potentially
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.
When responding to an emergency situation, ensuring safe excreta disposal is an urgent priority in the disaster relief effort.