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Background: Somalia reported repeated cholera outbreaks between 2017 and 2019.
The COVID-19 pandemic is anticipated to contribute to widespread food insecurity and malnutrition and have long-term
The emergence, transmission and distribution of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are determined by the pathogens, the vectors, the envir
Chlorine tablets are often a good choice for water treatment in emergencies because they are widely available, cost-effective, easil
Chlorine tablets are commonly distributed for household water treatment in emergencies.
This report is the first installment of the ‘Social Science in Epidemics’ series, commissioned by the USAID Office of U.S.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are key to reducing the burden of disease associated with outbreaks, and are com
There are increasing numbers of people affected by natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and conflict.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene are one part of a cholera control strategy.
Clean water provision is a critical component of emergency response, and chlorination is widely used in emergencies to treat water.