Yemen Facing New Cholera Outbreak In Port City Of Hodeida, UNICEF Warns

Associated Press: U.N. agency warns of another cholera outbreak in Yemen
“The U.N. children’s agency is warning of another cholera outbreak in war-torn Yemen after airstrikes hit water facilities and other civilian infrastructure in the port city of Hodeida…” (8/1).

Xinhua News: UNICEF data show over 2,300 cholera-associated deaths across Yemen in over 13 months
“…According to the recent data released by UNICEF, there are over 2,300 cholera-associated deaths across Yemen in over 13 months amid ongoing conflict in the impoverished country…” (8/1).

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