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This programme guide is intended to support humanitarian staff primarily working in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector
Water chlorination is widely used in emergency responses to reduce diarrheal diseases, although communities with no prior exposure t
Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.
Mount Sinabung erupted in September 2013, causing the mass evacuation of more than 30,000 people.
When responding to an emergency situation, ensuring safe excreta disposal is an urgent priority in the disaster relief effort.