Fears of diseases creating another crisis as clean-up operations after the devastation of Cyclone Idai continue in the affected countries.
There are growing concerns about waterborne disease in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai.
The heavy flooding has caused extensive damage to water supplies and sanitation infrastructure.An increasing number of cholera cases have been reported.Stagnant water and decomposing bodies are highlighted as the cause in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai.
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