Emad Hafez
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Beyond its immediate health consequences, water insecurity can worsen food shortages and malnutrition by disrupting agricultural activities and placing additional financial pressure on already vulnerable households,”
Emad Hafez · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Hafez described how water insecurity can disrupt agriculture and worsen food shortages and malnutrition for vulnerable households.
“Water shortages can also make it harder for families to maintain adequate hygiene, increasing the risk of skin infections and other hygiene-related illnesses,”
Emad Hafez · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Hafez warned that water shortages in Port Sudan increase the risk of waterborne and hygiene-related illnesses.
“Meanwhile, storing water in uncovered containers can create breeding sites for mosquitoes, raising the risk of vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.”
Emad Hafez · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Hafez explained that improper water storage can create mosquito breeding sites, raising the risk of malaria and dengue fever.
“Children under five and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to the effects of inadequate nutrition.”
Emad Hafez · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-30
Hafez noted that young children and pregnant women are especially vulnerable to inadequate nutrition resulting from water insecurity.