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Background: Refugees are at high risk for communicable diseases due to overcrowding and poor water, sanitation,
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.
When responding to an emergency situation, ensuring safe excreta disposal is an urgent priority in the disaster relief effort.
The December 2004 tsunami in Sumatra, Indonesia, destroyed drinking water infrastructure, placing over 500,000 displaced persons at