ONU lanza campaña contra cólera entre rohingya en Bangladesh

A mass vaccination campaign against cholera was conducted in Bangladesh for Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar. The UN and Bangladesh's Ministry of Health aim to prevent a cholera outbreak among the refugees. UNICEF highlighted the risk of cholera in crowded refugee camps with limited sanitation. Since August, around half a million Rohingya have crossed into Bangladesh following a military crackdown in Myanmar, described by the UN as ethnic cleansing.

What is the primary goal of the vaccination campaign in Bangladesh?

• To eradicate cholera worldwide

• To provide general healthcare to all Bangladesh citizens

• To test new vaccines on a large population

• To prevent a cholera outbreak among Rohingya refugees

Which organizations are involved in the cholera vaccination campaign in Bangladesh?

• World Health Organization and Red Cross

• Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children

• International Red Cross and World Bank

• UNICEF and Bangladesh Ministry of Health

How many doses of the cholera vaccine are included in the immunization campaign?

• 500,000 doses

• 1,000,000 doses

• 900,000 doses

• 750,000 doses

What are the common challenges faced in refugee crises that can lead to cholera outbreaks?

• Climate change and natural disasters

• Political instability and corruption

• Overcrowding and poor sanitation

• Lack of education and employment

What event triggered the mass migration of Rohingya to Bangladesh?

• A peace agreement between Myanmar and Bangladesh

• A military offensive in Myanmar

• Economic opportunities in Bangladesh

• A natural disaster in Myanmar