Yemen mini case study Flashcards
1
Q
Where is yemen?
A
Middle East
2
Q
How many confirmed cholera cases, how many suspected?
A
612,000 confirmed
over 1,000,000 suspected
3
Q
How many deaths?
A
2,250 (worst cholera outbreak in recorded history)
4
Q
What led to the outbreak?
A
Destruction of infrastructure, health, water and sanitation systems and facilities by saudi-led coalition air strikes
People in close proximity with poor sanitation
Stagnant and infected wells