Precarious Health in South Sudan

A boy shows off his catch of fish near Rumbek in southern Sudan, Nov. 21, 2005. Many water-related health issues are present in the region, including the deadly Guinea worm, hepatitis and dysentery. Although the peace accord signed in Jan. 2005 ended the war between the Islamic north and non-Muslim south, years of civil war have taken their toll. The presence of any government or infrastructure is minimal, if at all. Missions and other NGOs in the region provide vital basic services for the population, which is slowly growing around the relief and aid centers. (Douglas Engle/Australfoto)

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A boy shows off his catch of fish near Rumbek in southern Sudan, Nov. 21, 2005. Many water-related health issues are present in the region, including the deadly Guinea worm, hepatitis and dysentery. Although the peace accord signed in Jan. 2005 ended the war between the Islamic north and non-Muslim south, years of civil war have taken their toll. The presence of any government or infrastructure is minimal, if at all. Missions and other NGOs in the region provide vital basic services for the population, which is slowly growing around the relief and aid centers. (Douglas Engle/Australfoto)

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