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The purpose of this compendium is to collate knowledge on emergency interventions that deliver WASH-related health benefits while mi
As recent emergencies have shown, there are still significant challenges in the timely provision of safe sanitation in natural disas
The construction of sufficient latrines for displaced people in rocky, high water-table areas can be a problem.
In addition to the dire medical needs resulting from the 2010 Haiti earthquake, over 1.5 million people were left without access to
When responding to an emergency situation, ensuring safe excreta disposal is an urgent priority in the disaster relief effort.
This factsheet addresses current developments, challenges, gaps and solutions in the planning and implementation fo sustainable sani
After a series of earthquakes devastated Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on 12 January 2010, safe excreta disposal became an urgent priority.
The response to the Haiti earthquake in 2010 highlighted the use of rented portable toilets in emergency context.
Children under 18 can represent 50% or more of a crisis-affected population.
Safe excreta disposal is a top priority in an emergency, but one that takes time and extensive resources to implement.