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Background: In humanitarian crises, water, sanitation and hygiene interventions are critical for the survival of pe
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions prevent and control disease in humanitarian response.
Women and girls with disabilities may be excluded from efforts to achieve menstrual health during emergencies.
Water trucking is a commonly implemented, but severely under-researched, drinking water supply intervention in humanitarian response
Chlorine tablets are commonly distributed for household water treatment in emergencies.
The use of cash transfers and market based programming (CT/MBP) to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency responses
Recent systematic reviews have highlighted a paucity of rigorous evidence to guide water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) intervention
Household water treatment with chlorine can improve the microbiological quality of household water and reduce diarrhea
There are increasing numbers of people affected by natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and conflict.