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Anecdotal evidence and available literature indicated that contaminated water played a major role in spreading the prolonged cholera
Individuals living near cholera patients have an increased risk of cholera infections.
As a 2010 earthquake and cholera response project, in 2013–2014, an international non-governmental organization, working with local
Urban areas in low- and middle-income countries are under chronic water stress, and multiple water source use (MWSU) is common.
Somali Region of Ethiopia has been affected by drought for several years.
Background Large epidemics frequently emerge in conflict-affected states.