2024年1月30日 · 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.

2020年1月29日 · 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.

2022年10月5日 · 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 - …

2019年10月1日 · 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 chemicals, hide sharp objects made of metal or glass and electrical lines, or host dangerous snakes or reptiles, which can cause diseases, injuries, electrocution and bites.

2024年1月30日 · Landslides are more widespread than any other geological event, and can occur anywhere in the world. They occur when large masses of soil, rocks or debris move down a slope due to a natural phenomenon or human activity.

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2023年4月18日 · “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 ...

Solid waste refers to any type of garbage, trash, refuse or discarded material. It can be categorized according to where the waste is generated, for example as municipal solid waste, health care waste and e-waste.

2018年1月1日 · 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, resulting in a water shortage.

2022年10月17日 · 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 2021. Over 170 000 cases were laboratory confirmed, with the majority reported as Plasmodium vivax. A rapid upsurge in cases was observed in Balochistan and Sindh provinces after the …