The aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake produced a significant outbreak of cholera that led to the deaths of about 8,231 Haitians and hospitalized hundreds of thousands as of August 2013.A public health strategy to reduce cholera in developing countries includes ensuring safe water storage. Improved sanitation using procedures such as disinfecting and treating drinking water at the point of use is also effective in preventing a cholera outbreak. The adoption of solar power pumps in rural areas due to unsteady electricity supply is critical to ensuring the continuous effectiveness of the water pumps
