Tropical Cyclone Gita - World Health Organization (WHO)
In early February 2018, Tropical Cyclone Gita, a Category 4 storm with winds of more than 275 kilometres per hour, ravaged the Pacific. As the country most affected by the cyclone, Tonga was the focus of WHO's support. From 12 to 13 February, the storm ravaged the main island of Tongatapu and nearby 'Eua.
Cyclone Winston 2016 - World Health Organization (WHO)
The most powerful cyclone ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere ravaged Fiji on 20–21 February 2016, leaving 44 dead, nearly 130 injured and 45 hospitalized. The cyclone had a significant impact on the health system, damaging health facilities, disrupting health care services, resulting in lost medical supplies, and interrupting ...
Tropical Cyclones - World Health Organization (WHO)
2019年10月1日 · Tropical cyclones, also known as typhoons or hurricanes, are among the most destructive weather phenomena. They are intense circular storms that originate over warm tropical oceans, and have maximum sustained wind …
Vector-borne diseases - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年9月26日 · WHO fact sheet on vector-borne diseases, including key facts, overview, and WHO response. Vector-borne diseases are illnesses caused by pathogens and parasites in human populations. WHO works with partners to provide education and improve awareness so that people know how to protect themselves and their communities from mosquitoes, ticks, …
Floods - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年1月30日 · 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 snowmelt or a storm surge from a tropical cyclone or tsunami in coastal areas.
Simulation Exercises - World Health Organization (WHO)
Cyclone. 9. Cyclone 9. Cyclone. Deliberate pathogen release 1. Deliberate pathogen release 2. Deliberate ...
Early Warning, Alert and Response System (EWARS)
2023年7月3日 · Cyclone Idai: disease detection and response in Mozambique with EWARS. 21 October 2016. WHO: Emergencies ...
UN Report: Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million …
2022年7月6日 · The number of people affected by hunger globally rose to as many as 828 million in 2021, an increase of about 46 million since 2020 and 150 million since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic (1), according to a United Nations report that provides fresh evidence that the world is moving further away from its goal of ending hunger, food insecurity and …
WHO Myanmar | World Health Organization
WHO's primary role is to direct international health within the United Nations' system and to lead partners in global health responses.
WHO publishes guidance on climate resilient and environmentally ...
2020年10月12日 · Image: This medical facility in Saint Vincent, a small island state in the Caribbean, installed a renewable energy system to improve its access to reliable energy, since the electricity grid often experiences power-outages during cyclone season. This intervention has helped the facility to reduce its environmental footprint while increasing its ...