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Globally, cholera epidemics continue to challenge disease control.
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are often predisposed to infectious diseases because of the temporary nature of their abode whic
In recent outbreak settings, the use of rapid response teams (RRTs) to support the WASH sector has increa
In August 2015, an outbreak of cholera was reported in Tanzania.
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
Lighting should be provided for WASH facilities in Humanitarian contexts according to several standards.
Globally, an estimated 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation.
Household water treatment (HWTS) methods, such as boiling or chlorination, have long been recommended in emergencies.