Africa drought: Some children just ‘one disease away from catastrophe’ UNICEF warns

Children in Sahel are also facing water insecurity. This crisis has led to the proliferation of severe malnutrition and increased the risk of serious water-borne diseases.

Risks multiply

“When water either isn’t available or is unsafe, the risks to children multiply exponentially,” said

Executive Director Catherine Russell. “Across the Horn of Africa and the Sahel, millions of children are just one disease away from…