Background Communicable diseases are a major concern during complex humanitarian
emergencies (CHEs). Descriptions of risk factors for outbreaks are often non-specific and not …

Abstract Background The Syrian crisis, which started in March 2011, has resulted in the
displacement of 6.3 million refugees predominantly to neighboring countries in addition to …

Introduction Many refugees face challenges accessing water, sanitation, and hygiene
(WASH) services. However, there is limited literature on WASH access for refugee …

Cholera is an intestinal disease and is characterized by diarrhea and severe dehydration.
While cholera has mainly been eliminated in regions that can provide clean water, adequate …

Inadequate drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) in non-household settings, such
as schools, health care facilities, and workplaces impacts the health, education, welfare, and …

The current literature on energy access highlights energy deprivation on a regional or
country basis, but frequently neglects those outside of national energy agendas such as …

Background Ongoing armed conflict in Syria has caused large scale displacement.
Approximately half of the population of Syria have been displaced including the millions …

About a million Rohingyas have fled due to the ethnic cleansing in Myanmar and sought
refuge in Bangladesh. The refugees are located in temporary settlements on hilly areas of …

Background Resettled refugees are a particularly vulnerable group. They have very high
levels of mental health problems, in particular, trauma-related disorders, but very low uptake …

Physical security is paramount if any country is to progress both politically and economically.
This article examines the problem of physical insecurity in Dadaab refugee camps in …