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Protracted armed conflicts in the Middle East and Africa are heavily impacting the infrastructure of basic services such as water, e
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are often predisposed to infectious diseases because of the temporary nature of their abode whic
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.
Diarrhea and acute respiratory infections account for nearly 30% of deaths among children displaced by humanitarian emergencies.
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.