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Chlorine tablets are often a good choice for water treatment in emergencies because they are widely available, cost-effective, easil
Background: Diarrhea and acute respiratory infections (ARI) account for 30% of deaths among children displaced due
Chlorine tablets are commonly distributed for household water treatment in emergencies.
In August 2015, an outbreak of cholera was reported in Tanzania.
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
This discussion paper summarizes the results and implications of a study commissioned by the World Bank to conduct
In September 2016, Médecins Sans Frontières responded to a hepatitis E (HEV) outbreak in Chad by implementing water treatment and hy
There are increasing numbers of people affected by natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and conflict.