Months after an earthquake devastated Haiti in 2010, a deadly new crisis began to unfold: Cholera spread through the wretched tent cities that had become home to thousands of displaced families. But its acceptance of some responsibility, first reported by the New York Times, was welcomed by lawyers representing Haitian cholera victims. It is also demanding that the U.N. issue a public apology and ensure that cholera is eradicated in Haiti by investing in water and sanitation infrastructure. Scientists concluded that the strain circulating in Haiti could be traced to Nepal, where cholera is endemic. At the end of 2012, Ban announced a $2-billion initiative to help eradicate cholera in Haiti and neighboring Dominican Republic, which share the island of Hispaniola.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 18, 2016 23:33 UTC