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GENEVA (AP) - The United Nations children's agency said Tuesday it is sending medical aid to the West African country of Sao Tome and Principe to combat a cholera outbreak that has infected 131 people, killing three.
Most of the cases have been diagnosed in the Agua Grande district around the capital of Sao Tome. Most of the country's population lives within 6 miles of the outbreak area and is at risk of catching the deadly disease, UNICEF said.
"It is extremely urgent that we get clean water and safe toilet and sanitary facilities as quickly as possibly to all affected communities," said UNICEF official Kristian Laubjerg.
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