Water Access

Access to water is a critical first step in humanitarian assistance. Examples of WASH projects that are aimed to provide disaster-affected populations with potable water include: water point rehabilitation, water trucking, temporary bladders, and new water point construction. Water treatment at the source, as opposed to household treatment, is also included in this theme.
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Prevention and control of cholera with household and community water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions: A scoping review of current international guidelines

Introduction.

Publication year: 2020    Reporting Agency: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine    Author(s): D'Mello-Guyett_L., Gallandat_K., Van den Bergh_R., Taylor_D., Built_G., Legros_D., Maes_P., Checchi_F., Cumming_O.

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.

Water, sanitation, hygiene and waste management for the COVID-19 virus

The most important information concerning WASH and the COVID-19 virus is summarized here.

Publication year: 2020    Reporting Agency: WHO and Unicef    Author(s): World Health Organization, UNICEF