Oct 1, 2019 · The health impacts of tropical cyclones depend on the number of people living in low-lying coastal areas in the storm’s direct path, the built environment including building …

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 …

Apr 29, 2020 · Overview . The WHO health advisory provides guidance to countries on adapting all existing preparedness and response plans and procedures for natural hazards such as …

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 …

Jan 30, 2024 · Floods are often caused by heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt or a storm surge from a tropical cyclone or tsunami in coastal areas. Floods can cause widespread devastation, …

Feb 10, 2025 · World Health Organization in South-East Asia provides leadership on health matters, articulates evidence-based policy options, provides technical support to countries and …

Sep 26, 2024 · 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 …

The burden of disease is calculated using the disability-adjusted life year (DALY). One DALY represents the loss of the equivalent of one year of full health.

Jan 10, 2025 · Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is one of the viruses that causes the common cold (upper respiratory infection). It usually makes people only mildly sick, but it can make …

Feb 3, 2025 · The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.