Over the months that have followed the swift victory In the Gulf. American soldiers have delivered supplies and performed relief efforts that have saved lives. Doctors with the Centers for Disease Control estimate that 70 percent of the 200.000 Kurdish refugees are at risk of dehydration linked to diarrhea and credit the oral rehydration administered by the military and civilian medical corps with saving thousands. Doctors also cite the persistent regional threat of malaria. particularly as the malaria season approaches. Malaria Is the single greatest worldwide health threat. with over 270 million active cases In 103 countries. placing 2.1 billion people at risk.
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