The Story of Cholera
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Although largely unseen today in wealthy nations, cholera is a pressing global health concern; the World Health Organization estimates that there are 3–5 million cholera cases and over 100,000 deaths every year. Yet this acute diarrheal disease can be treated more simply than you might think. This video by Yoni Goodman and the Global Health Media Project tells the story of cholera in one village.
The main character of the story runs around the village instructing people to wash their hands, make water safe for drinking, and use safe food preparation techniques. What are some ways you would spread the word about cholera? How would you emphasize the importance of sanitation to people who didn't take you seriously?
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