Floods - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jan 30, 2024 · Floods are often caused by heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt or a storm surge from a tropical cyclone or tsunami in coastal areas. Floods can cause widespread devastation, resulting in loss of life and damages to personal property and critical public health infrastructure. Between 1998-2017, floods affected more than 2 billion people worldwide.
The importance of preparedness: strengthening community …
Jul 27, 2023 · The importance of preparedness: strengthening community resilience against flash floods. When floods hit the Ban Kao Many community in Nan District, Luang Prabang Province, Laos, people were prepared. An early warning system from national agencies helped to forecast the flood. Once the announcement had been made a trained search and rescue team ...
Bangladesh Flood 2022: WHO Collaboration with DGHS/MOHFW
Jun 23, 2022 · The dreadful flood in Bangladesh is deeply concerning, and I am saddened by the suffering of millions of flood-affected people in the country. My prayers and heartfelt condolence go to them and to those who have lost loved ones,” said Dr. Bardan Jung Rana, WHO Representative in Bangladesh, World Health Organization.The floods started on 17 May 2022 …
Floods: How to protect your health - World Health Organization …
Jan 29, 2020 · Protect your health during a flood by: Knowing your community’s evacuation route and warning signals, and identifying areas prone to flooding or landslides. Chlorinating or boiling all water for drinking and food preparation. Ensuring uninterrupted provision of safe drinking water is the most important preventive measure to be implemented ...
WHO responds rapidly to health needs from flash floods in …
Apr 10, 2014 · Heavy rains from 3 to 5 April 2014 resulted in flash flooding in Honiara, the capital city of Solomon Islands. The Government declared a state of emergency in Honiara and the rest of Guadalcanal province. Over 52,000 people are affected across the entire country; many have lost their homes and livelihoods. The death toll has risen to 23.
Environmental health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 18, 2024 · Environmental health. Healthier environments could prevent almost one quarter of the global burden of disease. The COVID-19 pandemic is a further reminder of the delicate relationship between people and our planet. Clean air, stable climate, adequate water, sanitation and hygiene, safe use of chemicals, protection from radiation, healthy and ...
Disaster in Viet Nam - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 15, 2017 · Flash floods and landslides in the northern provinces of Viet Nam in June 2018 led to 19 deaths; 11 went missing and 12 were injured. There were 2 221 houses that were damaged, inundated or destroyed, and more than 1 203 hectares of crops perished in floods. Two hundred fifty one (251) cattle and around 6 000 livestock were also killed.
Climate change - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 12, 2023 · Climate change is directly contributing to humanitarian emergencies from heatwaves, wildfires, floods, tropical storms and hurricanes and they are increasing in scale, frequency and intensity. Research shows that 3.6 billion people already live in areas highly susceptible to climate change. Between 2030 and 2050, climate change is expected to ...
WHO launches new initiative to improve pandemic preparedness
Apr 26, 2023 · To help countries better prepare for future pandemics, WHO launched a new initiative today that provides guidance on integrated planning for responding to any respiratory pathogen such as influenza or coronaviruses. The new Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats Initiative, or PRET, incorporates the latest tools and approaches for ...
Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 6, 2013 · Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in the Philippines, 2013. On 8 November 2013, Super Typhoon Haiyan (known locally as Yolanda) swept across the Philippines affecting 16 million people. More than 28 000 were injured and 6 300 died. As international assistance began to pour in, the World Health Organization (WHO) was one of the first agencies on ...