VOICED : Cholera epidemic still claiming lives in Haiti after five years

The transcript discusses the cholera outbreak in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake, which has claimed around 9,000 lives. Efforts to combat the disease include medical rehydration, decontamination, and distribution of water-purifying tablets. The origin of the cholera strain is linked to UN troops from Nepal, leading to legal actions against the UN. Despite these efforts, funding challenges persist, and the focus is shifting to other health risks like Ebola and measles.

What role did the United Nations play in the introduction of cholera to Haiti according to the text?

What are the current risks of other diseases mentioned in the text that Haiti is facing?