UNICEF Warns that Cholera Cases Could Increase by 10% in Liberia by 2100 as the Climate Crisis Intensifies

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UNICEF warns that climate change is a direct and escalating threat to child health in Liberia, projecting at least a 10% rise in cholera cases by 2100 due to intensified flooding and compromised water systems. The most severe impacts will be borne by children in vulnerable, low-income communities, where climate shocks disrupt access to clean water, sanitation, and healthcare, transforming an environmental issue into a critical child rights crisis. While Liberia has made initial policy commitments, UNICEF stresses that urgent, tangible public health andContinue Reading