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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
Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic poses a grave threat to refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
The emergence, transmission and distribution of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are determined by the pathogens, the vectors, the envir
Theories and strategies of social mobilization, capacity building, mass and interpersonal communication, as well as risk communicati
Objective To investigate the concentration of residual chlorine in drinking water supplies in refugee camps, South Sudan, March–Apri
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 World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that improving water, sanitation and hygiene could prevent at least 9.1% of the global