Tropical cyclone Gita 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 …

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 …

Figure 5. Post-cyclone Idai weekly reported malaria by district, as compared to historical trends, at sentinel sites* First day of reporting week *Source for Post-Idai is daily RDT-confirmed cases, …

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 Batsirai cyclone is just one recent weather event that has reduced Madagascar’s ability to meet certain basic needs in affected areas, especially those related to health.

Jan 30, 2024 · 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 …

Mar 18, 2015 · Nearly a week after Tropical Cyclone Pam unleashed her wrath on the island nation of Vanuatu, the fate of at least 20 000 people living in the country’s southern islands …

Oct 16, 2024 · The combined impact of increased cyclone intensity, rising sea levels and increased heavy rainfalls can be devastating for PICs, in which most of the population live in …

Apr 8, 2015 · To help children facing the life-threatening risk of Diarrhoeal disease in the wake of Cyclone Pam, the Vanuatu Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) are …

Mar 10, 2016 · The World Health Organization continues to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MOHMS) in the health response to Cyclone Winston by strengthening the …