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Emergency responses in humanitarian contexts require rapid set-up of water supply.
Globally, cholera epidemics continue to challenge disease control.
Supplying safe drinking water in humanitarian emergencies is critical, and source water chlorination is a commonly implemented inter
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
Chlorine tablets are commonly distributed for household water treatment in emergencies.
The reliance on chlorination in humanitarian operations has raised concerns among practitioners about possible health risks associat
Background In October 2010, Haiti was struck by a large-scale cholera epidemic.