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Background Large epidemics frequently emerge in conflict-affected states.
In recent outbreak settings, the use of rapid response teams (RRTs) to support the WASH sector has increa
Cholera has been eliminated as a public health problem in high-income countries that have implemented sanitation system separating t
Chlorine tablets are commonly distributed for household water treatment in emergencies.
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.
Over the last few years, we have heavily invested in funding and supporting innovation and research in the WASH sector, highlighting
The provision of safe water in adequate quantities is a basic necessity in emergencies to prevent the transmission of infectious dis