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Today, people worldwide can expect to live into their 60s and beyond.
Emergency responses in humanitarian contexts require rapid set-up of water supply.
Of the two billion people worldwide lacking access to at least basic sanitation, seven out of ten live in rural areas (JMP 2019).
Background: Diarrhea and acute respiratory infections (ARI) account for 30% of deaths among children displaced due
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.