Cholera outbreak in India angers aid groups

The video discusses a severe cholera outbreak affecting thousands, with accusations of slow government response. Healthcare workers are overwhelmed, and the death toll is rising. Villagers suffer due to contaminated water and poor hygiene. Despite India's economic growth, rural areas remain neglected, leading to preventable diseases like cholera. Activists urge government investment in these regions.

What was one of the main criticisms against the government regarding the cholera outbreak?

• They overestimated the number of patients.

• They responded too slowly.

• They focused only on urban areas.

• They provided too many resources.

What is a significant challenge faced by villagers in remote areas during the cholera outbreak?

• Lack of access to hospitals.

• Excessive government intervention.

• High literacy rates.

• Abundance of clean water.

How does the economic growth of the country contrast with the conditions in rural areas?

• Economic growth has eliminated poverty in rural areas.

• Rural areas have better facilities than urban areas.

• Economic growth has not reached marginalized communities.

• Rural areas have more job opportunities.

What do community activists urge the government to do in response to the cholera outbreak?

• Increase taxes on healthcare.

• Invest in rural areas.

• Focus on international trade.

• Invest in urban infrastructure.

Why do activists believe people should not be dying from cholera in the country?

• Because cholera is a new disease.

• Because the country is wealthier than ever before.

• Because cholera is not a serious disease.

• Because the country has no economic growth.