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Venezuela on-the-record update #2: Families need safe water and sanitation to reduce health risks | NRC
By Norwegian Refugee Council at ReliefWeb
· July 8, 2026
· 4 min read
. Thousands of people continue to live in temporary shelters, schools, parks and other public spaces. Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services is now becoming increasingly important to prevent health problems and the spread of disease. “Many families are living in densely populated sett
Key takeaway Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services is now becoming increasingly important to prevent health problems and the spread of disease.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? . Thousands of people continue to live in temporary shelters, schools, parks and other public spaces. Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services is now becoming increasingly important to prevent health problems and the spread of disease. “Many families are living in densely populated sett
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