
Floods - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 …
Floods: How to protect your health - World Health Organization …
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. …
Pakistan crisis - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 …
Malaria - Pakistan - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 …
Landslides - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 …
“It was just the perfect storm for malaria” – Pakistan responds to ...
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 …
Drought and food insecurity in the greater Horn of Africa
2024年7月30日 · 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, …
World malaria report 2023 - World Health Organization (WHO)
2023年11月30日 · The 2023 World malaria report delves into the nexus between climate change and malaria. Changes in temperature, humidity and rainfall can influence the behaviour and …
Drought - World Health Organization (WHO)
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, …
Cholera – Global situation - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection. When severe, it is characterized by extreme watery diarrhoea and potentially fatal dehydration.