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Cholera
Will the UN Ever Accept Responsibility for Haiti’s Devastating Cholera Epidemic?
What happens when a humanitarian organization meant to protect people instead causes them grave harm?
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UN: 29 Die in South Sudan Cholera Outbreak as Cases Rise
At least 29 people have died in South Sudan’s latest cholera outbreak, the U.N. children’s agency said Friday
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Researchers Suggest Cholera May Be Behind 17th Century Vampire Graves
Researchers have examined the skeletal remains of 17th century graves in northwestern Poland and have speculated that the ones given vampire burials may have actually been cholera victims, explaining the extra precautions the villagers took in dealing with their bodies.
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Haiti’s Invisible Killer (Photos)
After the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti several months ago, Haiti suffered another devastating blow, a cholera epidemic that killed thousands. Now citizens are dreading the upcoming wet season and the onslaught of another epidemic.
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Haiti Vote Goes Ahead Despite Cholera Chaos
The controversial general elections in Haiti appear set to take place on Sunday.
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Cholera Outbreak Warning For Nigeria
Nigeria’s Federal government Wednesday indicated that the country is at risk for a cholera outbreak.
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Will the UN Ever Accept Responsibility for Haiti’s Devastating Cholera Epidemic?
What happens when a humanitarian organization meant to protect people instead causes them grave harm?
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UN: 29 Die in South Sudan Cholera Outbreak as Cases Rise
At least 29 people have died in South Sudan’s latest cholera outbreak, the U.N. children’s agency said Friday
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Researchers Suggest Cholera May Be Behind 17th Century Vampire Graves
Researchers have examined the skeletal remains of 17th century graves in northwestern Poland and have speculated that the ones given vampire burials may have actually been cholera victims, explaining the extra precautions the villagers took in dealing with their bodies.
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Haiti’s Invisible Killer (Photos)
After the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti several months ago, Haiti suffered another devastating blow, a cholera epidemic that killed thousands. Now citizens are dreading the upcoming wet season and the onslaught of another epidemic.
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Haiti Vote Goes Ahead Despite Cholera Chaos
The controversial general elections in Haiti appear set to take place on Sunday.
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Cholera Outbreak Warning For Nigeria
Nigeria’s Federal government Wednesday indicated that the country is at risk for a cholera outbreak.
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