Ezibon Khamis's recent dispatch to Akobo, South Sudan, reveals the devastating impact of significant cuts to U.S. foreign assistance on humanitarian efforts. Documenting a cholera outbreak, he highlighted the closure of health facilities and the dire conditions faced by the local population. Those seeking medical help endure long treks in extreme heat, while a lack of water treatment leads to further health issues. Personal accounts shine a light on the human cost of these cuts, with families grieving losses and desperate pleas echoing through the overwhelmed region.
As Khamis documented the dire situation in South Sudan, he described the desperate measures people took to transport the sick to medical facilities, facing extreme heat and limited resources.
Khamis recounted how the absence of previously provided water purification tablets has led many to drink untreated river water, exacerbating the health crisis.
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