Floods - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 people live in flood prone areas and the ability to warn, evacuate, or protect communities from floods is weak or only just developing.
Floods: How to protect your health - World Health Organization …
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. Avoiding walking or driving through flooded areas and standing water. Even the smallest amount of water can bring about significant dangers.
September 2024 Floods and Landslides - World Health …
Apr 16, 2024 · I n the aftermath of these floods and landslides, the risk of water pollution has increased, raising concerns about a potential rise in waterborne diseases and other sanitation-related public health issues.
The importance of preparedness: strengthening community …
Jul 27, 2023 · 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 …
Pakistan crisis - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 catastrophe - 26 September 2022 Pakistan’s people ravaged by calamitous floods - …
“It was just the perfect storm for malaria” – Pakistan responds to ...
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 Pakistan first-hand. Key antimalarial activities included distributing insecticide-treated nets for vulnerable populations and increasing the availability of rapid ...
Malaria - Pakistan - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 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 …
Drought and food insecurity in the greater Horn of Africa
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, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising food prices due to, in part, the war in Ukraine.
Tropical Cyclones - World Health Organization (WHO)
Apr 29, 2020 · 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.
Landslides - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jan 30, 2024 · 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.