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The emergence, transmission and distribution of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are determined by the pathogens, the vectors, the envir
The most important information concerning WASH and the COVID-19 virus is summarized here.
Currently, the emergence of a novel human coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has become a global health concern causing severe respiratory tra
Case-area targeted interventions (CATIs) against cholera are conducted by rapid response teams, and may include various activities l
Background Large epidemics frequently emerge in conflict-affected states.
In recent outbreak settings, the use of rapid response teams (RRTs) to support the WASH sector has increa
Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.
Purpose. The 2014 outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa was the largest in history.