- Viet Nam strengthens health emergency preparedness with risk profiling . . .
In June 2025, severe Tropical Cyclone Wutip destroyed homes in Da Nang, and brought floods and dozens of landslides Da Nang’s low-lying, coastal location makes its population of 3 million vulnerable to natural hazards, like 70% of Viet Nam’s population Climate change is predicted to bring more extreme weather Other threats include infectious diseases, foodborne diseases and zoonotic
- Floods - World Health Organization (WHO)
Floods are the most frequent type of natural disaster and occur when an overflow of water submerges land that is usually dry 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
- Situation Report: Greater Horn of Africa Food Insecurity and Health . . .
Overview Heavy rains induced by El Nino led to extensive flooding in the Horn of Africa, displacing over 4 million people, damaging infrastructure and affecting human health, with more than 350 fatalities reported (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia) The rainfall decreased towards the end of December 2023 with dry conditions observed in Somalia, eastern Uganda, central to southern Kenya and Ethiopia
- Health topics - World Health Organization (WHO)
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- Safety after floods - World Health Organization (WHO)
Safety after floods in English language Infographic Going back home after the floods Infographic If in or close to a flooded area, be cautious against Infographic
- Public Health Situation Analysis - Libya
Heavy rainfall and strong winds affected north-western Libya (in particular the Tripolitania region) over 5-6 December 2024, causing floods and some severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in casualties and damage
- Enhancing Fijis resilience to the health impacts of climate change
In recent years, Fiji has grappled with a range of climate challenges, facing cyclones, rising sea levels, unpredictable rainfall, floods, droughts, and saltwater contamination of freshwater sources Consequently, there has been a rise in climate-sensitive diseases and increased incidence of mortality and injuries from extreme weather events This highlights the urgent need to upgrade Fiji's
- Climate change - World Health Organization (WHO)
Climate change is impacting health in a myriad of ways, including by leading to death and illness from increasingly frequent extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, storms and floods, the disruption of food systems, increases in zoonoses and food-, water- and vector-borne diseases, and mental health issues
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