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Climate Impact Awards: Making health effects of climate change …

WebTim Gray/Shutterstock. The aim of this scheme is to make the impacts of climate change on physical and mental health visible to drive urgent climate policy action …

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How climate change is likely to worsen reproductive health for

WebBefore conception, health problems associated with climate change contribute to an increased risk of gestational complications, including hypertensive disorders of …

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Floods create health risks: what to look out for and

WebSymptoms of shigellosis, a bacterial infection, include watery or bloody diarrhoea (dysentery), fever, nausea and sometimes vomiting and abdominal cramps. …

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Epidemic intelligence from open sources (EIOS) PreventionWeb

WebThe Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) initiative is a unique collaboration between various public health stakeholders around the globe. It brings together new and …

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Kiribati’s climate resilience set to get a boost PreventionWeb

WebDelays in acting on climate change will affect mostly the disadvantaged and the vulnerable people.”. The Government of Kiribati’s efforts to strengthen the national …

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Prolonged impact of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Accident

WebOn March 11, 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake struck Japan with a magnitude of 9.0. Within an hour, a tsunami hit the shore. Three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear …

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Health emergency and disaster risk management framework

WebThe Health EDRM Framework provides a common language and a comprehensive approach that can be adapted and applied by all actors in health and other sectors who …

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WHO: How flooding affects health PreventionWeb

WebOver the past 10 years, flooding killed 1000 people and affected more than 3.4 million in the Region. Two thirds of such deaths are from drowning, and the remainder from physical …

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Guidelines for hospital emergency preparedness planning

WebEmphasis is laid on strengthening the functioning, coordination and response for an enhanced pre-hospital and hospital care. It is ensured that these guidelines are in …

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Healthcare Risk Waste PreventionWeb

WebHealthcare waste includes waste generated within healthcare facilities, research centres and laboratories related to medical procedures and medical equipment. It also includes waste …

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Indian Ocean tsunami: What was learned about recovery

WebBy Elizabeth Frankenberg, Cecep Sumantri and Duncan Thomas. On December 26 2004, waves triggered by a massive earthquake slammed into the coastlines of countries …

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Sendai Framework at a Glance

WebSendai Framework at a Glance. The Sendai Framework outlines seven global targets to be achieved between 2015 and 2030. Scope and purpose . The present framework will …

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Vector Borne Diseases (VBD) (Human) PreventionWeb

WebVector-borne diseases are human illnesses caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria that are transmitted by vectors. Every year there are more than 700,000 deaths from …

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Hazard Understanding Disaster Risk

WebA hazard is a process, phenomenon or human activity that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, social and economic disruption or environmental …

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Soil Degradation PreventionWeb

WebDegraded soils have a health status such that they do not provide the normal goods and services of the particular soil in its ecosystem (FAO, 2020a). Soil degradation is the …

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WHO: Global influenza strategy 2019-2030 PreventionWeb

WebThis Global Influenza Strategy aims to attain the highest possible influenza prevention, control and preparedness to safeguard the health of all people. Its mission is to optimize …

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Safety Hazards Associated with Oil and Gas PreventionWeb

WebOil and gas extraction, and associated servicing activities involve many types of equipment and materials. Identifying and controlling hazards is critical to preventing injuries and …

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E. Health Aspect in Disaster Risk Assessment

WebThe scope of IHR is purposely broad and inclusive in respect of the public health event. It covers communicable, chemical, biological and radio-nuclear hazards. respond to public …

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A basic guide for fire prevention, life safety, & fire protection

WebThe objective of preparing this document is to enhance the knowledge of all the stakeholders directly related to health care activities and engineers / architects on the …

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