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The current Sphere guideline for water chlorination in humanitarian emergencies fails to reliably ensure household water safety in r
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.
On May 2, 2009 an outbreak of typhoid fever began in rural villages along the Malawi-Mozambique border resulting in 748 illnesses an
Cholera remains a significant threat to global public health with an estimated 100,000 deaths per year.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are amongst the most crucial in humanitarian crises, although the impact of the
Locally manufactured sodium hypochlorite (chlorine) solution has been sold in Zimbabwe since 2010.
Household water treatment (HWTS) methods, such as boiling or chlorination, have long been recommended in emergencies.
Point-of-use water treatment (PoUWT), such as boiling or chlorine disinfection, has long been recommended in emergencies.
Kabul and Monrovia, the respective capitals of Afghanistan and Liberia, have recently emerged from long-lasting armed conflicts.