Water Is One of the Deadliest Things for Adults and Children in Yemen

By CARE Staff February 11, 2020

Alia is holding a jug of water. Water is one of the deadliest things that children and adults in Yemen face. Since conflict began, over 1 million people have been infected with cholera – a treatable disease that has killed thousands.

1 million people have been infected with cholera

1 million people have been infected with cholera

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