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Today, people worldwide can expect to live into their 60s and beyond.
Background: Cholera poses a significant global health burden.
Of the two billion people worldwide lacking access to at least basic sanitation, seven out of ten live in rural areas (JMP 2019).
The COVID-19 pandemic is anticipated to contribute to widespread food insecurity and malnutrition and have long-term
Background: Diarrhea and acute respiratory infections (ARI) account for 30% of deaths among children displaced due
This report is the first installment of the ‘Social Science in Epidemics’ series, commissioned by the USAID Office of U.S.
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
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.
Sanitation is an issue often neglected in development decision making.