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Case-area targeted interventions (CATIs) against cholera are conducted by rapid response teams, and may include various activities l
Chlorine tablets are often a good choice for water treatment in emergencies because they are widely available, cost-effective, easil
Cholera has been eliminated as a public health problem in high-income countries that have implemented sanitation system separating t
Chlorine tablets are commonly distributed for household water treatment in emergencies.
In August 2015, an outbreak of cholera was reported in Tanzania.
Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.
Over the last few years, we have heavily invested in funding and supporting innovation and research in the WASH sector, highlighting
Methods and findings We developed a micro-simulation model and calibrated it to both the epidemic curve and the sma
Bucket chlorination (where workers stationed at water sources manually add chlorine solution to recipients’ water containers during
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are key to reducing the burden of disease associated with outbreaks, and are com