Some response measures currently being adopted by governments, such as self-isolation, are extremely challenging within overcrowded displacement camps. With freedom of movement severely restricted and cramped conditions also compromising people’s ability to self-isolate, the virus could prove catastrophic. Dr Zaeem Haq, Save the Children’s Global Medical Director, said:"Covid-19 is a global health crisis which requires a coordinated global response. In response to the 2014 and 2018 West Africa Ebola virus outbreak, Save the Children was at the heart of the crisis from the start. Save the Children collaborates with governments, civil society and communities to develop market-oriented approaches to improve water quality and promote the adoption of improved hygiene practices, particularly amongst children.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 18, 2020 14:37 UTC