Haiti races to stem cholera epidemic
By David Walker BBC News Contaminated water supplies are worsening the cholera outbreak Continue reading the main story Related stories Haiti confirms cholera in capital Clinic on cholera front line Fears rise in Haiti as cholera outbreak spreads Health officials and medical agencies in Haiti are racing to stem a cholera epidemic that has reached the crowded capital Port-au-Prince and threatens to spiral out of control. The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is struggling to get a clear picture of the situation. “I wouldn’t say it is out of control but it is a huge challenge,” said Claire-Lise Chaignat, head of the WHO’s global cholera taskforce. “We know that cases have now reached…
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