For some Alaska villages, the lack of modern water and sewer service means more health risks
Many residents of rural Alaska suffer higher rates of illnesses because they lack basic infrastructure.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted health disparities long endured in many Alaska Native villages. Now, informed by the lessons of the pandemic, Alaskans are making investments and using research and design to build a healthier future in rural and remote areas. This is the first of a series that tells their stories.
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