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Emergency responses in humanitarian contexts require rapid set-up of water supply.
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.
Humanitarian agencies strive to provide sanitation facilities which are safe, accessible and afford users privacy and dignity.
Camps are places of refuge for people fleeing conflict and disaster, but they can be dangerous, especially for women and girls.
Appropriate and adequate sanitation solutions are crucial for the protection of human and environmental health in emergencies.
Communicable diseases are of particular concern in conflict and disaster-affected populations that reside in camp settings.