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MSF has intervened recently in several contexts where large-scale surface water treatment has been a significant feature of the WatS
Background: Hygiene promotion is a cornerstone of humanitarian response during infectious disease outbreaks.
The reliance on chlorination in humanitarian operations has raised concerns among practitioners about possible health risks associat
Household water treatment with chlorine can improve the microbiological quality of household water and reduce diarrhea
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
Médecins Sans Frontières-Operational Centre Amsterdam piloted the distribution of household disinfection kits (HDKs) and health prom
Household water treatment (HWTS) methods, such as boiling or chlorination, have long been recommended in emergencies.
Following the earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004, the emergency response that ensued prioritized the health and well