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Yemen: Since a severe outbreak began in late April, cholera has spread to 21 of the country’s 22 provinces, infecting at least 269,608 people and killing at least 1,614.

July 8th, 2017

“…..the fighting and airstrikes have killed more than 8,000 people and displaced at least three million…”
“…..27 million people lack access to clean water and 17 million do not have enough food….”
“…..the war has damaged 65 percent of Yemen’s medical facilities, denying more than 14 million people access to health care…..”
“….The United Nations says it needs $2.1 billion for its work in Yemen this year, but it has received only 29 percent of that amount despite repeated pleas for donations from aid groups……”

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Yemen: Since a severe outbreak began in late April, cholera has spread to 21 of the country’s 22 provinces, infecting at least 269,608 people and killing at least 1,614.

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