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Disease Outbreaks Threaten Ukraine as Conflict Rages On

  • A reservoir in Ukraine emptied after sustaining damage, causing severe flooding and pollution.
  • The flooding increases the risks of diseases like cholera, typhoid, and hepatitis A spreading.
  • Health officials are monitoring for signs of outbreaks and told people to only drink bottled water.
  • Fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists continues, recently killing two civilians.
  • Disease, displacement, and conflict are creating humanitarian challenges in Ukraine that require international aid.
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