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The current Sphere guideline for water chlorination in humanitarian emergencies fails to reliably ensure household water safety in r
MSF has intervened recently in several contexts where large-scale surface water treatment has been a significant feature of the WatS
During the initial phase of the 2014–2016 Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in Monrovia, Liberia, all hospitals’ isolation capaciti
The most important information concerning WASH and the COVID-19 virus is summarized here.
The reliance on chlorination in humanitarian operations has raised concerns among practitioners about possible health risks associat
After the Ebola outbreak was declared in Sierra Leone, in June 2014, early messages about the high mortality rate of Ebola were met
Good hygiene practices are crucial for avoiding Ebola contamination during the transport and burial of deceased persons potentially
Appropriate and adequate sanitation solutions are crucial for the protection of human and environmental health in emergencies.
Mainstreaming gender in an emergency water and sanitation (WatSan) response can be difficult as standard consultations and participa
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.