Cholera is a serious disease caused by dirty water. It spreads quickly, making people very ill. Countries like Sudan and Yemen are facing many cases due to broken water systems from conflict.
Efforts like vaccination campaigns have helped protect many people from getting sick. However, the conditions for cholera to spread are still strong because of poor infrastructure and climate issues.
To stop cholera, it is important to improve water and health systems. Everyone should have access to clean water.
Difficult words
- cholera — A serious disease from contaminated water.
- disease — An illness that affects health.
- spread — To move from one place to another.spreads
- infrastructure — The basic systems needed for a country.
- vaccination — A method to protect against diseases.
- access — The ability to use or reach something.
- campaigns — Organized efforts to achieve a goal.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think can be done to improve water systems?
- Why is access to clean water important for health?
- How can communities work together to prevent diseases?
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