Medicine
Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Programs in Refugee Camps
Quick fact
In refugee camps, diarrhea can be the leading cause of death among children, and well-designed WASH programs can reduce diarrheal disease rates by nearly 40%—simply by ensuring safe water, latrines, and handwashing.
Why this is interesting
When thousands of people are forced into a crowded camp, the most immediate danger isn't violence—it's diarrhea. How do aid workers stop a disease outbreak before it starts?