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This paper examines the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus in a humanitarian context, with a specific focus on water, sanitation and hygi
Of the two billion people worldwide lacking access to at least basic sanitation, seven out of ten live in rural areas (JMP 2019).
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are often predisposed to infectious diseases because of the temporary nature of their abode whic
The key weaknesses identified in water infrastructure systems in urban and peri-urban areas in FCAS are:
Solid waste and faecal sludge management in situations of rapid mass displacement are important to public health an
Diarrhea and acute respiratory infections account for nearly 30% of deaths among children displaced by humanitarian emergencies.
Menstrual hygiene is a vital as well as a very sensitive issue for women in reproductive ages.
Communicable diseases are of particular concern in conflict and disaster-affected populations that reside in camp settings.