Cholera in war and conflict

What is it about?

Because of collapse of essential water, sanitation and general hygeinic services in war time, cholera can spread very widely. Yemen War also weakned of health authorities and caused wide displacement of population .

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Why is it important?

The article relates cholera incidence to other conflict indicators like death and injuries, displacemnt etc. It demonstrate that beside destruction, injuries and displacement, wars, especially internal conflicts are wars against public health.

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