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Globally, cholera epidemics continue to challenge disease control.
Introduction A cholera epidemic began in Haiti over 8 years ago, prompting numerous, largely quantitative research studies.
Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.
The international response to Haiti’s ongoing cholera outbreak has been multifaceted, including health education efforts by communit
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
In a disaster context, where risk for diarrhoeal disease is elevated, personal hygiene, i.e.
For people affected by disaster, whether wars, earthquakes, or disease epidemics, conditions of life can change suddenly and in ways
Household water treatment (HWTS) methods, such as boiling or chlorination, have long been recommended in emergencies.
In response to the recent cholera outbreak, a public health response targeted high-risk communities, including resource-poor communi