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MSF has intervened recently in several contexts where large-scale surface water treatment has been a significant feature of the WatS
The reliance on chlorination in humanitarian operations has raised concerns among practitioners about possible health risks associat
Bucket chlorination (where workers stationed at water sources manually add chlorine solution to recipients’ water containers during
Camps are places of refuge for people fleeing conflict and disaster, but they can be dangerous, especially for women and girls.
Poor lighting at water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities may reduce the usage of latrines and other services such as bathing
The health benefits of point-of-use (POU) water treatment can only be realized through high adherence: correct, consistent, and sust
Lighting should be provided for WASH facilities in Humanitarian contexts according to several standards.
Menstrual hygiene is integral to women's health and has a lasting impact on women's education, livelihoods and secu
Effective menstrual management is essential for the mental and physical well-being of women.
In July 2007, a study by the Centre for Environmental Health Engineering, at the University of Surrey, assessed a modified method of