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Water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions can interrupt diarrhoeal disease transmission and reduce the burden of morbidity and mo
The purpose of this compendium is to collate knowledge on emergency interventions that deliver WASH-related health benefits while mi
Point-of-use water treatment (PoUWT), such as boiling or chlorine disinfection, has long been recommended in emergencies.
This factsheet addresses current developments, challenges, gaps and solutions in the planning and implementation fo sustainable sani
Safe excreta disposal is a top priority in an emergency, but one that takes time and extensive resources to implement.
Inadequate sanitation, inadequate water supplies and poor hygiene are critical determinants for survival of victims of natural disas
Emergency water treatment approaches relying on coagulation vary from centralised modular and portable ‘‘kits’’ to ‘‘
Recent investigations into the March 2003 outbreak of SARS in Hong Kong have concluded that environmental factors played an importan