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Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are often predisposed to infectious diseases because of the temporary nature of their abode whic
Cholera has been eliminated as a public health problem in high-income countries that have implemented sanitation system separating t
Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.
In September 2016, Médecins Sans Frontières responded to a hepatitis E (HEV) outbreak in Chad by implementing water treatment and hy
Diarrhea and acute respiratory infections account for nearly 30% of deaths among children displaced by humanitarian emergencies.
Good hygiene practices are crucial for avoiding Ebola contamination during the transport and burial of deceased persons potentially
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.