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Pubescent girls face unique emotional barriers to returning to school after a disaster concerning water, sanitation and hygiene (WAS
Protracted armed conflicts in the Middle East and Africa are heavily impacting the infrastructure of basic services such as water, e
Purpose. The 2014 outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa was the largest in history.
Post-disaster relief and recovery operations seldom focus on women’s priorities regarding menstrual hygiene.
Good hygiene practices are crucial for avoiding Ebola contamination during the transport and burial of deceased persons potentially
Effective menstrual management is essential for the mental and physical well-being of women.
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.
Menstrual hygiene is a vital as well as a very sensitive issue for women in reproductive ages.