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This programme guide is intended to support humanitarian staff primarily working in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector
Purpose. The 2014 outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa was the largest in history.
Menstrual hygiene is a vital as well as a very sensitive issue for women in reproductive ages.
Children under 18 can represent 50% or more of a crisis-affected population.
Communicable diseases are of particular concern in conflict and disaster-affected populations that reside in camp settings.