By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/aid-groups-hope-showers-latrines-stave-off-disease-in-haiti Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Aid Groups Hope Showers, Latrines Stave Off Disease in Haiti World Feb 12, 2010 2:40 PM EDT Preventing the spread of disease in Haiti’s quake-damaged cities, where thousands have taken refuge in temporary camps, is a formidable task in a country that already posed sanitation challenges. William Fellows, UNICEF’s global water, sanitation and hygiene coordinator, explains in this audio slide show. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko produced multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. She has reported in places such as Jordan, Pakistan, Iraq, Haiti, Sudan, Western Sahara, Guantanamo Bay, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, Germany and Ireland. @NewsHourWorld
Preventing the spread of disease in Haiti’s quake-damaged cities, where thousands have taken refuge in temporary camps, is a formidable task in a country that already posed sanitation challenges. William Fellows, UNICEF’s global water, sanitation and hygiene coordinator, explains in this audio slide show. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now