Haiti's right to remedy and health-an urgent call to action

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Susan A. Bartels
Sandra C. Wisner

Security Theme

Health

Keywords

Haiti, UN, communities

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This source explains the causes of cholera in Haiti and the remedial action to address this problem. First, the spread of cholera was caused by a lack of sanitation, water, and hygiene systems in Haiti. The rural communities that relied heavily on open and unprotected water sources for domestic use were the most vulnerable.

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Haiti's right to remedy and health-an urgent call to action

This source explains the causes of cholera in Haiti and the remedial action to address this problem. First, the spread of cholera was caused by a lack of sanitation, water, and hygiene systems in Haiti. The rural communities that relied heavily on open and unprotected water sources for domestic use were the most vulnerable.