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- Floods - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 (WHO)
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 Organization (WHO)
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
- Impact in 2022: Pakistan - World Health Organization (WHO)
The vaccination campaign forms an integral part of the wider WHO response designed to support the Pakistani Government in its flood recovery and rehabilitation efforts WHO is now focusing on enhancing surveillance efforts to support the delivery of targeted and faster health services, as data shows major measles outbreaks are likely to occur
- Health inequities are shortening lives by decades
A global report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that the underlying causes of ill health often stem from factors beyond the health sector, such as lack of quality housing, education and job opportunities
- Drought and food insecurity in the greater Horn of Africa
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)
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
- Drought - World Health Organization (WHO)
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
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