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Haiti: More than 100,000 new cholera cases expected in 2013
The alarming situation of the departmental health systems seems not to be reflected in official information at central level. Should the situation persist, the number of new cholera cases in 2013 may range between 118,000 and 120,000
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Flood deaths fall in Asia but economic losses remain major cause for concern
In 2012 so far, floods were the most frequent disaster occurring in Asia (44%), accounted for 54% of the death toll, 78% of people affected and 56% of all economic damages in the region.
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Disasters waiting to happen - IRIN analysis
A thought-provoking new report notes that “disasters with very large impacts happen very rarely... This means that a much greater proportion of the risk is associated with rare events.” Early warning and disaster readiness are therefore critical.
New map highlights effects of natural disasters in Myanmar between 2002-2012
Myanmar ranks first as the ‘most at risk’ country in Asia the Pacific according to the UN Risk Model. The country is vulnerable to a wide range of hazards, including floods, cyclones, earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis. The likelihood for medium to large-scale natural disasters to occur every...
WASH response needs scaling up for areas still under standing water
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has declared that 5.1 million people have been affected in three provinces by the 2012 monsoon floods.
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Q&A: Disaster resilience starts with grassroots women
By Julia Kallas UNITED NATIONS, Oct 13 2012 (IPS) - Women and girls can be powerful agents of change, but they are disproportionately affected by disasters because of social roles, discrimination and poverty. The International Day for Disaster Reduction on Saturday this year celebrates the theme of...
Pakistan: Recurrent natural and conflict-driven humanitarian crises need urgent and coordinated action - ICG
Three successive years of devastating floods threatening the lives of millions, coupled with the displacement of hundreds of thousands due to military operations and militancy, gives Pakistan’s radical Islamist groups opportunities to recruit and increases the potential for conflict. “Since the...
Philippines: More than 360,000 people still displaced by monsoon floods in Luzon
HIGHLIGHTS Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front agree on framework towards a new Bangsamoro political entity. 367,000 people still displaced by monsoon floods in Luzon. New United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Philippines assumes post. Link:...
Bangladesh: EU increases humanitarian funding for victims of monsoon floods
The European Union is providing additional funding of €4 million to ensure the continuation of emergency assistance to the people of Bangladesh affected by the monsoon floods and landslides which hit the south-eastern part of the country in June-July 2012. The aid is reaching over 250,000 victims,...
Pakistan: Malnutrition rates in some of flood-affected districts already beyond emergency thresholds - Save the Children
(extract) Key Advocacy Messages: • Malnutrition rates in some of the flood-affected districts were already beyond emergency thresholds and are predicted to worsen. • NGOs and other humanitarian actors need to be supported in mobilizing additional resources both locally and globally for new...
Pakistan: Preparedness doubts as monsoon claims first victims
ISLAMABAD, 28 August 2012 (IRIN) - The first heavy rains of the 2012 monsoon, which have claimed at least 26 lives in northern Pakistan over the past four days, with torrents sweeping away houses and inundating villages, is raising questions about the effectiveness of preparedness...
Georgia: Floods, storms wreak havoc on housing, crop lands, affecting 20,000 families; "largest disaster since 2008 conflict", NGOs say
CARE International in the Caucasus and World Vision Georgia conducted a joint rapid assessment of 11 communities in the Akhmeta, Telavi and Gurjaani municipalities of Kakheti on July 20th. The heavy rains, strong winds, hail and flooding that occurred overnight across Georgia in the early hours of...
Pakistan: UNICEF needs $2.8 million for 2012 monsoon preaparedness
OVERVIEW UNICEF Pakistan needs US$ 2,828,000 to achieve the critical level of preparedness required to enable an immediate emergency response, given the indication of major floods, combined with areas of drought, affecting the country for the third year in a row. Funds will be used to pre-position a...
Philippines: Typhoon Guchol threatens Eastern Visayas and Northern Luzon
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is on full alert, ready to roll out its disaster action plan, as the country braces itself for the fury of typhoon Butchoy (international code name Guchol) that has threatened the country and likely to hit Eastern Visayas and Northern Luzon. PRC Chairman Richard J....
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How the IFRC is helping to build disaster resilience in eastern Africa
This report covers the period 1 January to 31 December 2011. In brief Programme outcome In line with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ (IFRC) Strategy 2020, the East Africa regional representation’s disaster management programme focuses on strengthening...
Indonesia: Floods due to continuous rains and high tides affected 29,000 people in March
HIGHLIGHTS Whirlwinds occurred more frequently than any other natural hazard, affecting some 19,400 people. Floods remained the most devastating disaster, impacting nearly 30,000 people. The Humanitarian Response Fund approved two new projects responding to whirlwind-affected households.