A mother protects her family's health and safety
Emergency situations intensify the risk of severe diarrhea. Waterborne diseases like cholera spark
epidemics amid conflict, flooding, drought, or even displacement from volcanic eruption. Vaccines and education can save lives.
Espérance Leonard is a mother of nine. Explore her story below, and learn more from the others we interviewed for this series:
- Joseph Muhisi, nurse supervisor
- Dr. Raphaël Senga, regional laboratory director
- Augustin Mikizi, community liaison officer
Photos: PATH/Ley Uwera.