Hygiene Promotion in Emergencies

Communities affected by a disaster often lack basic water and sanitation facilities. They are likely to be traumatized and vulnerable to disease. This technical note explains why hygiene promotion is important in emergencies and describes how to carry it out.

ODHIAMBO, F. REED, B. (2013): Hygiene Promotion in Emergencies. (= Technical Notes on Drinking-Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Emergencies , 10 ). Geneva: World Health Organization (WHO) URL [Accessed: 27.08.2013]