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Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are often predisposed to infectious diseases because of the temporary nature of their abode whic
This discussion paper summarizes the results and implications of a study commissioned by the World Bank to conduct
The Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic entered Liberia through Lofa County in February 2014 and spread to two heal
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.
Communicable diseases are of particular concern in conflict and disaster-affected populations that reside in camp settings.