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Water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions in outbreak response: a synthesis of evidence

Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are key to reducing the burden of disease associated with outbreaks, and are commonly implemented in emergency response. However, there is a lack of summarized evidence on the efficacy and effectiveness of these interventions.

Publication year: 2018    Reporting Agency: Tufts University    Author(s): Yates_T., Vujcic_J., Joseph_M., Gallandat_K., Lantagne_D.

Diarrhoeal disease outbreaks associated with sanitation provision failures in refugee camps worldwide: a literature review

The objective of this review is to identify sanitation failures that have contributed to the occurrence of diarrhoeal disease outbreaks among displaced populations living in camps.

Publication year: 2019    Reporting Agency: University of London    Author(s): Burnet_E., Rudge_J.

Efficacy and effectiveness of water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions in emergencies in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

There are increasing numbers of people affected by natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and conflict. Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions are used in nearly all emergency responses to help reduce disease risk.

Publication year: 2018    Reporting Agency: Tufts University    Author(s): Yates_T., Vujcic_J., Joseph_M., Gallandat_K., Lantagne_D.