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The risk for cholera infection is >100 times higher for household contacts of cholera patients during the week after the index pa
This report is based on a desk-based review of secondary data, comprising published material as well as grey literature, supplemente
The provision of safe water in adequate quantities is a basic necessity in emergencies to prevent the transmission of infectious dis
In this research, three faecal sludge sanitizing methods—lactic acid fermentation, urea treatment and lime treatment—were studied fo
The operation of a health care facility, such as a cholera or Ebola treatment center in an emergency setting, results in the product
Cholera remains a significant threat to global public health with an estimated 100,000 deaths per year.
The international response to Haiti’s ongoing cholera outbreak has been multifaceted, including health education efforts by communit
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are amongst the most crucial in humanitarian crises, although the impact of the
Appropriate and adequate sanitation solutions are crucial for the protection of human and environmental health in emergencies.
After the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti in 2010, Oxfam carried out various activities to improve WASH facilities for communit