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Globally, cholera epidemics continue to challenge disease control.
Despite documented health benefits of household water treatment and storage (HWTS), achieving sustained use remains challenging.
Water chlorination is widely used in emergency responses to reduce diarrheal diseases, although communities with no prior exposure t
Methods and findings We developed a micro-simulation model and calibrated it to both the epidemic curve and the sma
Purpose. The 2014 outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa was the largest in history.
Bucket chlorination (where workers stationed at water sources manually add chlorine solution to recipients’ water containers during
Background. Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are immediate priorities for human survival and dignity in emergencies.
To provide safe drinking water and reduce the risk of disease, emergency responders in southern Syria are implementing a multilevel
Household water treatment with chlorine can improve the microbiological quality of household water and reduce diarrhea