Water and Health Crisis Loom Over 24,000 NTT Earthquake Survivors
More than a month after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), threats to the safety of residents persist. Approximately 24,000 people remain displaced, facing limited access to clean water, food, sanitation, and healthcare, leading to an increase in indirect deaths, particularly among the elderly and children.
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