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In August 2015, an outbreak of cholera was reported in Tanzania.
Background. Diarrhoeal diseases are a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in humanitarian crises.
Background. Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are immediate priorities for human survival and dignity in emergencies.
To provide safe drinking water and reduce the risk of disease, emergency responders in southern Syria are implementing a multilevel
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are key to reducing the burden of disease associated with outbreaks, and are com
Recent systematic reviews have highlighted a paucity of rigorous evidence to guide water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) intervention
There are increasing numbers of people affected by natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and conflict.
On May 2, 2009 an outbreak of typhoid fever began in rural villages along the Malawi-Mozambique border resulting in 748 illnesses an
Water, sanitation, and hygiene are one part of a cholera control strategy.
Globally, an estimated 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation.