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Globally, cholera epidemics continue to challenge disease control.
This operational guideline authored by UNICEF WASH Gregory Bulit and Monica Ramos, supports the establishment of case area targeted
Case-area targeted interventions (CATIs) against cholera are conducted by rapid response teams, and may include various activities l
In recent outbreak settings, the use of rapid response teams (RRTs) to support the WASH sector has increa
Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.
The operation of a health care facility, such as a cholera or Ebola treatment center in an emergency setting, results in the product
When water supplies are compromised during an emergency, responders often recommend household water treatment and safe storage (HWTS
Médecins Sans Frontières-Operational Centre Amsterdam piloted the distribution of household disinfection kits (HDKs) and health prom
Household water treatment (HWTS) methods, such as boiling or chlorination, have long been recommended in emergencies.
An immediate need and vital resource, potable water becomes critical in the aftermath of a disaster; affected communities cannot rec