Who Warns Against Cholera Spread in Conflict Regions
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cholera continues to spread in conflict regions. This year, 390,000 cases with 4,300 fatalities have been registered in 31 countries, says Kathryn Alberti, WHO's cholera expert. These figures signaled a major failure of the international community. "Cholera can be prevented and it is easy to treat," Alberti continues.

It is diarrhea that can kill children, the elderly and the weak. Cholera spreads if there is hardly any clean water. Especially in conflict-rich Africa, this is the case. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cholera is spreading to conflict regions. This year, 390,000 cases with 4,300 fatalities have been registered in 31 countries, says Kathryn Alberti, Cholera expert of the WHO. These figures signaled a major failure of the intern…
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