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Background. Diarrhoeal diseases are a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in humanitarian crises.
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.
Humanitarian agencies strive to provide sanitation facilities which are safe, accessible and afford users privacy and dignity.
Camps are places of refuge for people fleeing conflict and disaster, but they can be dangerous, especially for women and girls.
Poor lighting at water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities may reduce the usage of latrines and other services such as bathing
In September 2016, Médecins Sans Frontières responded to a hepatitis E (HEV) outbreak in Chad by implementing water treatment and hy
Lighting should be provided for WASH facilities in Humanitarian contexts according to several standards.
Despite its perceived importance, the evidence suggests that community engagement in all sectors of humanitarian response is often l
Management of menstruation in contexts of humanitarian emergencies can be challenging.