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Background: Somalia reported repeated cholera outbreaks between 2017 and 2019.
Objective To describe the implementation of case-area targeted interventions to reduce cholera transmission using a
The emergence, transmission and distribution of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are determined by the pathogens, the vectors, the envir
The provision of safe water and adequate sanitation facilities to communities is a key part of Save the Children’s work in emergenci
The Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic entered Liberia through Lofa County in February 2014 and spread to two heal
Good hygiene practices are crucial for avoiding Ebola contamination during the transport and burial of deceased persons potentially
Effective menstrual management is essential for the mental and physical well-being of women.
Children under 18 can represent 50% or more of a crisis-affected population.
In this paper, we argue for including a full hygiene promotion intervention as an early part of emergency response.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that improving water, sanitation and hygiene could prevent at least 9.1% of the global