Dire hygiene spells new threat for Morocco quake survivors

Over a week since a 6.8-magnitude quake devastated parts of central Morocco, many worry that the dire living conditions and poor hygiene spell new threats for the survivors.

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This picture shows destroyed houses in the earthquake-hit town of Afella Ighir on September 17, 2023./AFP

By NewVision Reporter

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In her earthquake-hit Moroccan town, Zina Mechghazzi has improvised a sink by placing a pink bucket and a bar of soap on the dusty ground amid the ruins.

Dire hygiene spells new threat for Morocco quake survivors

Over a week since a 6.8-magnitude quake devastated parts of central Morocco, many worry that the dire living conditions and poor hygiene spell new threats for the survivors.

This picture shows destroyed houses in the earthquake-hit town of Afella Ighir on September 17, 2023./AFP

By NewVision Reporter

Journalists @NewVision

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