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Background Large epidemics frequently emerge in conflict-affected states.
In recent outbreak settings, the use of rapid response teams (RRTs) to support the WASH sector has increa
Humanitarian agencies strive to provide sanitation facilities which are safe, accessible and afford users privacy and dignity.
Poor lighting at water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities may reduce the usage of latrines and other services such as bathing
This discussion paper summarizes the results and implications of a study commissioned by the World Bank to conduct
Lighting should be provided for WASH facilities in Humanitarian contexts according to several standards.
When responding to an emergency situation, ensuring safe excreta disposal is an urgent priority in the disaster relief effort.
Point-of-use (POU) water treatment with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) has been proven to reduce diarrheal disease in de
This paper describes the potential of ecological sanitation (ecosan), and in particular of urine-diversion dehydrating (UDD) toilets
After emergency situations, aid agencies tend to implement sanitation systems that exhibit good principles for managing human excret