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Recent systematic reviews have highlighted a paucity of rigorous evidence to guide water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) intervention
This background paper focuses on supporting sustainable, equitable and resilient water services over the short and long term during
Cholera remains a significant threat to global public health with an estimated 100,000 deaths per year.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are amongst the most crucial in humanitarian crises, although the impact of the
Household water treatment (HWTS) methods, such as boiling or chlorination, have long been recommended in emergencies.
Point-of-use water treatment (PoUWT), such as boiling or chlorine disinfection, has long been recommended in emergencies.
An immediate need and vital resource, potable water becomes critical in the aftermath of a disaster; affected communities cannot rec
Children under 18 can represent 50% or more of a crisis-affected population.
Following the earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004, the emergency response that ensued prioritized the health and well