Jan 30, 2024 · 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 …

Jan 29, 2020 · 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. …

Apr 18, 2023 · “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 …

Oct 17, 2022 · From January through August 2022, more than 3.4 million suspected cases of malaria were reported in Pakistan compared with the 2.6 million suspected cases reported in …

Oct 5, 2022 · 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 …

On completion of this online course, you should be able to: Explain the benefits of simulation exercises as used in the public health domain.

Oct 1, 2019 · When tropical cyclones cause floods and sea surges, the risk of drowning and water- or vector-borne diseases increase. Additionally, flood waters may contain sewage and …

Dec 13, 2024 · Climate change is causing more extreme weather events, such as floods and heatwaves. Drowning accounts for 75% of deaths in flood disasters. Drowning risks due to …

Sep 15, 2017 · The flood claimed 83 lives. Typhoon Doksuri, with maximum sustained winds of 135 kph (wind gust up to 185 kph), has made a landfall afternoon of Friday, 15 September …

Dec 13, 2024 · Encouragingly, 73% of countries have search and rescue services, and a further 73% implement community-based flood risk mitigation programmes However, only 33% of …