Floods in West Africa raise major health risks

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Floods in West Africa raise major health risks - 19-08-2008, 05:21 AM

19 August 2008 -- Rising flood waters across West Africa are intensifying health risks for millions of people, and adding to the impact of the food price crisis. International aid is needed since heavy rains could exacerbate health threats for conditions including malaria, diarrhoea and other potentially fatal communicable diseases. [Read More]

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