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Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.
Handwashing practices prove to be an effective and easy way of ensuring the health of populations affected by emergencies and humani
The provision of safe water in adequate quantities is a basic necessity in emergencies to prevent the transmission of infectious dis
Appropriate and adequate sanitation solutions are crucial for the protection of human and environmental health in emergencies.
This factsheet addresses current developments, challenges, gaps and solutions in the planning and implementation fo sustainable sani
A simple method for filtering water to reduce the incidence of cholera was tested in a field trial in Matlab, Bangladesh, and proved
The cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe between 2008-2009 also came against a backdrop of water and sanitation infrastructure issues that r