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Background: There is growing attention to addressing the menstrual hygiene management (MHM) needs of the over 21 million displaced a
The Guidance Note: Integrating Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) into Ebola Response aims to provide streamlined guidance and pract
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are often predisposed to infectious diseases because of the temporary nature of their abode whic
Handwashing practices prove to be an effective and easy way of ensuring the health of populations affected by emergencies and humani
The provision of safe water in adequate quantities is a basic necessity in emergencies to prevent the transmission of infectious dis
The operation of a health care facility, such as a cholera or Ebola treatment center in an emergency setting, results in the product
Good hygiene practices are crucial for avoiding Ebola contamination during the transport and burial of deceased persons potentially
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.
Communicable diseases are of particular concern in conflict and disaster-affected populations that reside in camp settings.