Earthquakes - World Health Organization (WHO)
Apr 29, 2020 · An earthquake is a violent and abrupt shaking of the ground, caused by movement between tectonic plates along a fault line in the earth’s crust. Earthquakes can result in the ground …
On the path to recovery: three months after the earthquake in Vanuatu
Mar 16, 2025 · A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Port Vila on 17 December 2024, claimed 14 lives, destroyed critical infrastructure, and displaced over 2000 people who needed to stay in evacuation …
Myanmar earthquake response 2025 - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mar 30, 2025 · Sagaing earthquake in Myanmar On 28 March 2025, two powerful earthquakes struck central Myanmar’s Sagaing Region near Mandalay. The first, with a magnitude of 7.7, occurred at …
Healing in the Open: Stories of Strength and Recovery After the …
May 28, 2025 · Aiming to restore essential services and strengthen the resilience of earthquake-affected communities, over 3,100 mothers and newborns have received support through the distribution of …
After an earthquake, there may be unpredictable aftershocks, landslides and fires. Aftershocks may occur immediately after the earthquake or after days, weeks or even months. Follow instructions …
WHO Responds to Nepal Earthquake
Nov 7, 2023 · Working closely with the government and partners, WHO is supporting to respond to the urgent health needs of the affected populationA 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal's Western …
WHO scales up emergency response in earthquake–hit Myanmar, …
Apr 4, 2025 · Intensifying support to earthquake–hit Myanmar, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided nearly 100 tons of medicines, medical devices and tents so far, and is assisting in …
Lives Rebuilt: Personal Stories from Myanmar’s Earthquake Recovery
Jul 12, 2025 · A community struggling, yet unbroken & WHO’s people centered response The hardships these individuals face reflect the wider struggles of millions displaced by the earthquake. Safe water, …
Great East Japan Earthquake - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mar 11, 2012 · Great East Japan Earthquake, 2011 In the early afternoon of 11 March 2011, Japan was rocked by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake that caused widespread damage to the country’s eastern …
Health risk assessment from the nuclear accident after the 2011 Great ...
Aug 11, 2013 · Overview The earthquake and tsunami in Japan on 11 March 2011 led to releases of radioactive material into the environment from the Tokyo Electric Power Company’s Fukushima …