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Into the heart of darkness Deccan Herald Hundreds of cases of people living near the chemical-sprayed cashew plantations suffering from health complications were first reported in that state in the last decade. Dakshina Kannada district that has borne the maximum brunt of reckless use of ...

Little Comfort for Mali's Refugees in Bleak Burkina Faso UN Dispatch Furthermore, while the rains are desperately needed to revive crops and livestock, they will also create major challenges for aid providers by hindering access to camps, spreading water-borne disease, and damaging the temporary shelters. and more »

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Imminent Rains Jeopardise Response To Sudans Conflict Scoop.co.nz (press release) Seasonal rains due in Sudan and South Sudan will exacerbate already dire conditions in refugee camps, restrict travel and access, and heighten the risk of disease, a group of leading humanitarian agencies warned today. The rains, which in some places ... South Sudan slides towards destitution amid border conflict with SudanThe Guardian all 511 news articles »

Fresh Cholera Outbreak Worries Residents of Zimbabwe's Chiredzi Town Voice of America The water borne disease is characterized by vomiting, dizziness and diarrhea which cause severe fluid loss, leading to dehydration. It can cause death in 24 hours if not treated. Health officials said the fight to contain the disease is being hampered ...

Bacteria that caused flesh-eating infection more common than believed Spartanburg Herald Journal The waterborne bacteria Aeromonas hydrophila is believed to have caused the infection. Microbiologist Amy J. Horneman, director of microbiology/molecular diagnostics at the Maryland VA who holds a doctorate in marine and estuarine environmental ...