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 snowmelt …

Oct 1, 2017 · Floods can affect both physical and mental well-being. Beyond the widespread nature of the phenomenon, the effects of flooding on health are diverse and significant, ranging from mortality …

Resulting flooding and other standing waters in waste items favour cholera and vector-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue. About 54 million tons of e-waste, such as TVs, computers and phones, …

Apr 18, 2023 · The recent floods were a massive setback for Pakistan’s fight against malaria and a warning for the world of how climate change will impact disease response efforts. Last summer, …

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Jun 12, 2023 · Emergencies such as flooding may lead to more mosquitoes, which can carry disease. If your home is in an area with stagnant or standing water, use mosquito repellent, following the …

Abstract Hospitals play a critical role in providing communities with essential medical care during all types of disaster. De-pending on their scope and nature, disasters can lead to a rapidly increasing …

The global cholera situation continues to deteriorate, driven by conflict and poverty, posing a significant public health challenge across multiple WHO regions. Between 1 January and 17 August 2025, a …

Dec 31, 2023 · Overview Heavy rains induced by El Nino led to extensive flooding in the Horn of Africa, displacing over 4 million people, damaging infrastructure and affecting human health, with more than …

May 30, 2025 · As the monsoon rains sweep across Myanmar, thousands of individuals and families displaced by the devastating March 2025 earthquakes face escalating threats to their health and well …