Deadly Malaria and Cholera Outbreaks Grow Amongst Refugees as COVID-19 Pandemic Strains Health Systems, Warns IRC
September 22, 2020
September 22, 2020
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following statement by Senior Director of Health Mesfin Teklu Tessema:
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The International Rescue Committee is extremely concerned about the rise of infectious diseases alongside COVID-19. There is an increase in malaria and cholera cases compared to previous years due in part to COVID-related disruptions severely impeding diagnosis and treatment of the diseases, access to relief from floods as well . . .
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The International Rescue Committee is extremely concerned about the rise of infectious diseases alongside COVID-19. There is an increase in malaria and cholera cases compared to previous years due in part to COVID-related disruptions severely impeding diagnosis and treatment of the diseases, access to relief from floods as well . . .