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    Devex Newswire: How Pakistan’s floods wreaked havoc in Malawi

    In today's edition: how a cholera bug circulating in Pakistan brought on Malawi's record outbreak, how ringing for a pizza can help save a life in Zimbabwe, and a surprising win for U.K. aid policy.

    By William Worley // 15 September 2023

    We take a look at how a cholera bug circulating in Pakistan ended up ravaging Malawi.

    Also in today’s edition: Finally, some good news for U.K. aid policy, and how ringing for a pizza can help save a life in Zimbabwe.

    Listen: In the latest episode of our weekly podcast series, Devex Managing Editor Anna Gawel sits down with our resident U.N. expert Colum Lynch to discuss the key issues to look out for at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Plus, keep an eye out for our UNGA preview and wrap-up special newsletter editions on Sept. 18 and 25, respectively.

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      Will Worley is the Climate Correspondent for Devex, covering the intersection of development and climate change. He previously worked as UK Correspondent, reporting on the FCDO and British aid policy during a time of seismic reforms. Will’s extensive reporting on the UK aid cuts saw him shortlisted for ‘Specialist Journalist of the Year’ in 2021 by the British Journalism Awards. He can be reached at william.worley@devex.com.

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