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Recent systematic reviews have highlighted a paucity of rigorous evidence to guide water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) intervention
On May 2, 2009 an outbreak of typhoid fever began in rural villages along the Malawi-Mozambique border resulting in 748 illnesses an
Globally, an estimated 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation.
Cholera remains a significant threat to global public health with an estimated 100,000 deaths per year.
The international response to Haiti’s ongoing cholera outbreak has been multifaceted, including health education efforts by communit
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are amongst the most crucial in humanitarian crises, although the impact of the
Locally manufactured sodium hypochlorite (chlorine) solution has been sold in Zimbabwe since 2010.
Point-of-use water treatment (PoUWT), such as boiling or chlorine disinfection, has long been recommended in emergencies.
Following the earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004, the emergency response that ensued prioritized the health and well