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Dirty water concerns in Philippines

Oxfam Australia says one of the biggest problems in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines could be health risks from dirty water.

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By Hannah Sinclair


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Oxfam Australia says one of the biggest problems in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines could be health risks from dirty water.

The aid agency says it's urgently dispersing hygiene and water purification kits to help the relief effort.

Speaking from Cebu, Oxfam Australia chief Helen Szoke told Hannah Sinclair many areas are cut off from receiving food and medical supplies.

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