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Cover Virtual Health Library for Disasters

English, Spanish and French

An electronic collection of more than 500 public health publications on disaster reduction and complex emergencies in full text.

Cover The Crisis in Haiti

Who can provide the best response?

Haiti’s long history of crises – natural disasters and chronic humanitarian and political situations – has had a major impact on the health of the island’s 8.4 million inhabitants.

Cover When the Displaced cross Borders

The Case of Darien, Panama

The health status of the numerous Internally Displaced Population (IDPs) from Colombia’s armed conflict that have crossed the border into the Darien province in Panama remains uncertain.

Cover Hurricane Gilbert, Jamaica

Disaster Reports No. 5

This report presents the devastating effects of hurricane Gilbert (September 1988) in Jamaica, among which some of the most profound damages occurred in 90% of the health care facilities. In addition to these effects, this report analyzes from the health sector perspective the preparedness and response activities, the health surveillance system, the refugee situation and lessons learned. Ultimately, it provides great technical information for confronting other similar future emergencies.

Cover Disaster Reports: Earthquake in Mexico

39 slides

These slides record the devastating earthquake that hit Mexico in September 1985. They illustrate aspects of structural damage in health facilities, search and rescue operations, and the huge quantities of relief supplies that overwhelmed authorities after the earthquake.

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