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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.
This paper examines how emotional motivators can be used to promote handwashing with soap (HWWS) among mothers affected by an emerge
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
After the 2015 earthquake in Nepal that killed approximately 9,000 people, the country faced an increased risk of cholera outbreaks
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.