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The provision of safe water in adequate quantities is a basic necessity in emergencies to prevent the transmission of infectious dis
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.
When responding to an emergency situation, ensuring safe excreta disposal is an urgent priority in the disaster relief effort.