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Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are often predisposed to infectious diseases because of the temporary nature of their abode whic
Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.
The provision of safe water and adequate sanitation facilities to communities is a key part of Save the Children’s work in emergenci
In September 2016, Médecins Sans Frontières responded to a hepatitis E (HEV) outbreak in Chad by implementing water treatment and hy
Good hygiene practices are crucial for avoiding Ebola contamination during the transport and burial of deceased persons potentially
Children under 18 can represent 50% or more of a crisis-affected population.
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.
When responding to an emergency situation, ensuring safe excreta disposal is an urgent priority in the disaster relief effort.