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The reliance on chlorination in humanitarian operations has raised concerns among practitioners about possible health risks associat
In August 2015, an outbreak of cholera was reported in Tanzania.
Purpose. The 2014 outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa was the largest in history.
On May 2, 2009 an outbreak of typhoid fever began in rural villages along the Malawi-Mozambique border resulting in 748 illnesses an
This background paper focuses on supporting sustainable, equitable and resilient water services over the short and long term during
Globally, an estimated 2.5 billion people lack access to improved sanitation.
Solid waste and faecal sludge management in situations of rapid mass displacement are important to public health an
Background: Refugees are at high risk for communicable diseases due to overcrowding and poor water, sanitation,
The international response to Haiti’s ongoing cholera outbreak has been multifaceted, including health education efforts by communit
Diarrheal disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality.