Oct 1, 2019 · Tropical cyclones, also known as typhoons or hurricanes, are among the most destructive weather phenomena. They are intense circular storms that originate over warm …

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 by the cyclone, Tonga …

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 …

Apr 5, 2016 · The cyclone left 44 people dead, over 125 injured, and thousands without shelter, food and safe water. The MoHMS responded quickly providing trauma care to the injured, …

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 …

Oct 30, 2019 · Specifically, simulation exercises can help to: 1. Review and assess planning assumptions, procedures, operational plans and guidelines and standard operating procedures;

There is high risk of regional spread in both Southern Africa with the rainy/cyclone season approaching and in the Lake Chad basin where there is limited response capacity due to …

Sep 26, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on vector-borne diseases, including key facts, overview, and WHO response. Vector-borne diseases are illnesses caused by pathogens and parasites in …

Tropical cyclone Gita (2018) Conflict in Marawi, Philippines (2017) Cyclone Winston (2016)

From being involved in the response to the Indian Ocean Tsunami that severely impacted several countries in South-East Asia, Dr Ofrin led WHO’s on-ground response to Cyclone Nargis in …