Hygiene promotion in emergencies Technical notes on drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene in emergencies Odhiambo, F., Reed, B. (2013)
Communities affected by a disaster often lack basic water and sanitation facilities. They are likely to be traumatized and vulnerable to disease. Disruption of familiar practices or the relocation to new environments can result in a deterioration in existing hygiene behaviours. This, in turn, will contribute to an increased risk of disease transmission and epidemics. This technical note explains why hygiene promotion is important in emergencies and describes how to carry it out.
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Odhiambo, F., Reed, B. (2013). Hygiene promotion in emergencies Technical notes on drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene in emergencies WEDC, Geneva, Switzerland
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