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There are increasing numbers of people affected by natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and conflict.
On May 2, 2009 an outbreak of typhoid fever began in rural villages along the Malawi-Mozambique border resulting in 748 illnesses an
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.
This rapid review report has identified the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) options used in emergency settings, wit
The risk for cholera infection is >100 times higher for household contacts of cholera patients during the week after the index pa
Cash is receiving a lot of attention globally and is currently being scaled-up at the highest level.
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
Background: Refugees are at high risk for communicable diseases due to overcrowding and poor water, sanitation,