Jan 30, 2024 · 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 …

Jan 29, 2020 · How do I protect my health in a flood? Since floods can potentially increase the transmission of water- and vector-borne diseases, such as typhoid fever, cholera, malaria, and …

Impact in 2022: Pakistan WHO prevents disease outbreaks in flood-affected Pakistan The devastating floods in Pakistan and their aftermath severely disrupted the delivery of health …

May 6, 2025 · A global report published by WHO highlights that the underlying causes of ill health often stem from factors beyond the health sector, such as lack of quality housing, education …

Jul 30, 2024 · Millions in the greater Horn of Africa are facing acute hunger as the region faces one of the worst droughts in recent decades, compounded by years of conflict and instability, …

Oct 1, 2019 · The health impacts of tropical cyclones depend on the number of people living in low-lying coastal areas in the storm’s direct path, the built environment including building …

Jan 1, 2018 · Drought is a prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can occur anywhere in the world. It is a slow-onset disaster characterized by the lack of precipitation, …

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 …

Hospital emergency response checklist An all-hazards tool for hospital administrators and emergency managers

Dec 13, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on drowning with key facts and information on the scope of the problem, who is at risk, prevention and WHO response.