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Cholera continues to be a significant problem in humanitarian settings, with recent outbreaks in displaced populations in South Suda
Globally, an estimated 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation.
Background: Refugees are at high risk for communicable diseases due to overcrowding and poor water, sanitation,
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.
The December 2004 tsunami in Sumatra, Indonesia, destroyed drinking water infrastructure, placing over 500,000 displaced persons at