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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
Diarrhea and acute respiratory infections account for nearly 30% of deaths among children displaced by humanitarian emergencies.
Good hygiene practices are crucial for avoiding Ebola contamination during the transport and burial of deceased persons potentially
Appropriate and adequate sanitation solutions are crucial for the protection of human and environmental health in emergencies.
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.
The cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe between 2008-2009 also came against a backdrop of water and sanitation infrastructure issues that r