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What is the impact of WASH interventions in disease outbreaks in humanitarian emergencies?

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) completed

Project timeline: 01/07/2015 - 30/07/2016

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Lead Researcher

Prof. Daniele Lantagne

Organisation / Institution

Tufts University

Funders

Humanitarian Evidence Programme

Project summary

In this project, we completed a systematic review of published and gray literature to assess the impact of WASH interventions in disease outbreaks in emergencies.

Potential for public health impact or global health decision-making

This work summarized the evidence on WASH and cholera, and identified “commonly implemented but severely under-researched” gaps.

Co-Investigators

Travis Yates

Key Collaborators

WASH Cluster

Resources (1)

Publication

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

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