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On May 2, 2009 an outbreak of typhoid fever began in rural villages along the Malawi-Mozambique border resulting in 748 illnesses an
The risk for cholera infection is >100 times higher for household contacts of cholera patients during the week after the index pa
Cash is receiving a lot of attention globally and is currently being scaled-up at the highest level.
Handwashing practices prove to be an effective and easy way of ensuring the health of populations affected by emergencies and humani
Background: Refugees are at high risk for communicable diseases due to overcrowding and poor water, sanitation,
Diarrhea and acute respiratory infections account for nearly 30% of deaths among children displaced by humanitarian emergencies.
Diarrheal disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality.
The UNICEF Cholera Toolkit provides UNICEF staff and partners with practical resources to implement an integrated approach to chole
In a disaster context, where risk for diarrhoeal disease is elevated, personal hygiene, i.e.