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In August 2015, an outbreak of cholera was reported in Tanzania.
Background. Diarrhoeal diseases are a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in humanitarian crises.
The project was implemented jointly by LWF and NCA.
Protracted conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have left tens of millions of people in need of humanitarian
Globally, an estimated 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation.
The world is witnessing the highest levels of forced human displacement on record, leading to people being housed in urban centres a
This briefing paper focuses on WASH during the Syrian Refugee Crisis with a focus on responses in Lebanon, Jordan and Syria and how
Diarrheal disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality.
Household water treatment (HWTS) methods, such as boiling or chlorination, have long been recommended in emergencies.