VOICED : Cholera epidemic still claiming lives in Haiti after five years

The video discusses the cholera outbreak in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake, which has claimed around 9,000 lives. Efforts to contain the disease include medical rehydration and house-to-house disinfection. The origin of the outbreak is linked to UN troops from Nepal, leading to a lawsuit against the UN. The focus shifts to future health risks like Ebola and measles, with concerns about insufficient funding for prevention.

What was one of the primary responses to the cholera outbreak in Haiti?

• Evacuating affected areas

• Providing medical rehydration

• Importing foreign doctors

• Building new hospitals

What measure was taken to create a protective barrier against cholera?

• Decontaminating houses

• Vaccinating the population

• Building a wall

• Closing borders

Which country was linked to the cholera strain found in Haiti?

• Thailand

• Nepal

• India

• Bangladesh

What is the focus of the lawsuit against the UN?

• Compensation for earthquake damage

• Human rights violations

• Introduction of cholera in Haiti

• Illegal deforestation

What challenge is mentioned regarding the prevention of diseases like cholera?

• Poor infrastructure

• Insufficient investment

• Political instability

• Lack of medical staff