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The reliance on chlorination in humanitarian operations has raised concerns among practitioners about possible health risks associat
In August 2015, an outbreak of cholera was reported in Tanzania.
Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.
This paper examines how emotional motivators can be used to promote handwashing with soap (HWWS) among mothers affected by an emerge
Background. Diarrhoeal diseases are a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in humanitarian crises.
Displaced adolescent girls and women face many challenges managing their monthly menstrual flow with dignity.
This report is the first installment of the ‘Social Science in Epidemics’ series, commissioned by the USAID Office of U.S.
Purpose. The 2014 outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa was the largest in history.
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