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Introduction: The major aim of hand washing promotion programs is to persuade people to change their behaviour to reduce high-risk h
Handwashing with soap is widely recognized as a key strategy for reducing the transmission of disease, particularly in emergency con
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
In August 2015, an outbreak of cholera was reported in Tanzania.
To date, over 900 TWT's (Tiger Worm Toilets) have been built and trialled across four countries by Oxfam in a range of settings incl
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
Lighting should be provided for WASH facilities in Humanitarian contexts according to several standards.
Globally, an estimated 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation.