VIDEO: After the Hurricane: How UNICEF Worked to Stop Cholera in Haiti
Watch how UNICEF and partners are combatting a life-threatening disease "caused by dirty hands and dirty water" in the aftermath of a hurricane.
Cholera is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the intestines that causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration. It is particularly life-threatening for young children, especially those already weakened by malnutrition.