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Floods - World Health Organization (WHO) Flood disasters are becoming more frequent and this trend is expected to continue Drowning risks increase with floods particularly in low- and middle-income countries where people live in flood prone areas and the ability to warn, evacuate, or protect communities from floods is weak or only just developing
Pakistan crisis - World Health Organization (WHO) WHO Director-General's remarks at the OCHA briefing on the emergency flood response in Pakistan - 4 October 2022 Selfless heroes battling health emergencies in flood catastrophe - 26 September 2022 Pakistan’s people ravaged by calamitous floods - 18 September 2022
Flooding in 19 provinces affects people, homes, health facilities, schools Heavy rainfall since 1 October has caused flooding throughout Cambodia, resulting in 37 deaths and the evacuation of 42 332 people Nationwide, as of 20 October, 95 130 homes, more than 25 health facilities and more than 560 schools had been affected by flooding in 19 provinces, according to the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) The provinces of Banteay Meanchey, Battambang
Bangladesh Flood 2022: WHO Collaboration with DGHS MOHFW 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 affecting Sylhet and Sunamganj districts of
WHO Emergency Appeal: Health Crisis in Flood-Affected Pakistan WHO requires US$ 81 5 million to respond to this health crisis in flood-affected Pakistan, to ensure a coordinated delivery of essential health care services, efficient management of severe acute malnutrition, and stronger outbreak detection and control
The importance of preparedness: strengthening community resilience . . . Climate change is altering the world in which we live in Weather has become more extreme, and natural disasters happen more often than before Flash floods have emerged as a persistent threat, endangering lives, homes, and livelihoods Amidst this perilous environment, a silent killer lurks—the risk of drowning Often underestimated, even knee-high water levels can prove deadly as
Floods: How to protect your health - World Health Organization (WHO) Do not use flood water to wash dishes, brush teeth or wash and prepare food Always wash your hands with soap and water if you have been in contact with floodwater Avoiding walking or driving through flooded areas and standing water Even the smallest amount of water can bring about significant dangers
“It was just the perfect storm for malaria” – Pakistan responds to . . . “Before the flood, there was gradual progress in malaria control,” notes Dr Samira Al-Eryani, a WHO technical officer who witnessed the devastating impact of the flooding in Pakistan first-hand Key antimalarial activities included distributing insecticide-treated nets for vulnerable populations and increasing the availability of rapid
Dzud emergency in Mongolia moves to risk of floods and environmental . . . People in Mongolia continue to grapple with the effects of a severe dzud—an extreme winter event with temperatures dropping to −30°C or lower and strong winds, heavy snow and ice On account of this dzud (2023-2024), Mongolia saw the highest snowfall recorded in the last 49 years At its peak, the dzud affected 90% of the territory of Mongolia, killing more than 5 9 million or over 9% of