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Background: Somalia reported repeated cholera outbreaks between 2017 and 2019.
Objective To describe the implementation of case-area targeted interventions to reduce cholera transmission using a
Locally-manufactured ceramic water filters (CWFs) remove Escherichia coli via physical screening, physicochemical mechanism
Monitoring water, sanitation, and hygiene programs in cholera outbreaks is critical to improve humanitarian response.
Water trucking is a commonly implemented, but severely under-researched, drinking water supply intervention in humanitarian response
Household spraying is a commonly implemented, yet an under-researched, cholera response intervention where a response team sprays su
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.
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.