cholera

Fuel is crucial to the supply of clean water in Yemen, as people rely on groundwater which is brought to the surface by pumps running on solar power and fuel.

Fears are growing that the world’s worst cholera outbreak could be set for a massive resurgence as aid agencies in Yemen are struggling to reach almost 40,000 people suspected to have the disease.

News that the first cases of cholera have been confirmed in Mozambique has accelerated Red Cross and Red Crescent disease prevention activities in the vulnerable communities devastated by Cyclone Idai.

The six day vaccination effort was made possible by a pause in fighting – known as ‘Days of Tranquility’ – agreed by parties to the conflict.