waterborne Stories

Conflict, climate change, and poor hygiene practices fuel cholera resurgence
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 23, 2024

Cholera's resurgence extends beyond technical failures; it is deeply intertwined with broader systemic issues such as conflict, climate change, and so...

Nigerian flood victims face long wait for medical help
Reuters  |  Sep 16, 2024

The floods in West Africa come at a time of flooding in Europe after days of torrential rain that caused rivers to burst their banks in several parts...

Threat of waterborne diseases rises as raging floods cause crisis
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 17, 2024

Floods increase health risks because they fill latrines in affected areas, contaminating above-ground water with faecal matter

EU provides €1 million emergency aid for Ethiopia's cholera crisis
Hanifa Adan  |  May 13, 2024

In March 2023, Ethiopia reported over 2,276 cases and 50 deaths, posing a grave threat to approximately 3.3 million individuals.

Mombasa residents demand gov't fixes sewers as rain pounds
Mishi Gongo  |  Apr 19, 2024

The heavy rainfall witnessed countrywide for the past three days has worsened the situation as the sewer is mixing with the rainwater.

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