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Background Large epidemics frequently emerge in conflict-affected states.
Chlorine tablets are often a good choice for water treatment in emergencies because they are widely available, cost-effective, easil
Chlorine tablets are commonly distributed for household water treatment in emergencies.
The rapid influx of Rohingya refugees into Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, has led to the formation of huge camps, built on difficult terra
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.
Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.
Over the last few years, we have heavily invested in funding and supporting innovation and research in the WASH sector, highlighting
Mount Sinabung erupted in September 2013, causing the mass evacuation of more than 30,000 people.
After the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti in 2010, Oxfam carried out various activities to improve WASH facilities for communit