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Background: Diarrhea and acute respiratory infections (ARI) account for 30% of deaths among children displaced due
Chlorine tablets are commonly distributed for household water treatment in emergencies.
Background. Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are immediate priorities for human survival and dignity in emergencies.
To provide safe drinking water and reduce the risk of disease, emergency responders in southern Syria are implementing a multilevel
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are key to reducing the burden of disease associated with outbreaks, and are com
There are increasing numbers of people affected by natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and conflict.
This background paper focuses on supporting sustainable, equitable and resilient water services over the short and long term during
Water, sanitation, and hygiene are one part of a cholera control strategy.
Clean water provision is a critical component of emergency response, and chlorination is widely used in emergencies to treat water.
Menstrual hygiene is integral to women's health and has a lasting impact on women's education, livelihoods and secu