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The consistent use of household water treatment and storage (HWTS) technologies is necessary for human health.
Globally, cholera epidemics continue to challenge disease control.
In August 2015, an outbreak of cholera was reported in Tanzania.
Background. Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are immediate priorities for human survival and dignity in emergencies.
To provide safe drinking water and reduce the risk of disease, emergency responders in southern Syria are implementing a multilevel
Globally, an estimated 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation.
This briefing paper focuses on WASH during the Syrian Refugee Crisis with a focus on responses in Lebanon, Jordan and Syria and how
Household water treatment (HWTS) methods, such as boiling or chlorination, have long been recommended in emergencies.