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MSF Cholera camp design guidelines (pdf 30kb)

This paper provides indepth details of setting up a cholera camp including temporary shelters, hospitalisation, isolation and a convalescence area.

It includes the following:
- Section 1: a centre for triage and observation where all those suspected of having cholera are examined
- Section 2: a hospitalization/isolation area including a disinfecting zone
- Section 3: a convalescence area, which should be located outside of the isolation area
- Section 4: a so-called neutral zone, where the kitchen, office stocks and changing room etc are located

 

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