Disaster Lit® Database Daily Updates

Disaster Lit® Database Daily Updates

Caribbean Action Plan on Health and Climate Change

02/01/2019 12:00 AM EST

Source: World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Published: 2/2019. This 32-page action plan is based on the Caribbean’s needs and realities facing climate climate and its impact on human health, and outlines the overall structure and actions that should guide the work at the national and regional levels. It will benefit Caribbean countries and territories by strengthening their technical cooperation methods, and will facilitate the access to human, technical, and financial resources necessary to address the effects of climate change on health. (PDF)

Interagency Emergency Health Kit 2017: Medicines and Medical Devices for 10,000 People for Approximately Three Months

01/01/2019 12:00 AM EST

Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 2019. The Interagency Emergency Health Kit 2017 is designed principally to meet the priority health needs of a population affected by emergencies, who have limited access to routine health care services. This 42-page report provides information and key points about the kit, the contents of the kit, and how to order the kit. The kit contains essential drugs, supplies, and equipment to be used for a limited period of time and to target a defined number of people. (PDF)

Climate Change and Health in Small Island Developing States: A WHO (World Health Organization) Special Initiative

12/01/2018 12:00 AM EST

Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 12/2018. This 58-page report has been prepared in response to informal requests by small island developing states and territories for World Health Organization (WHO) assistance in confronting the stark and dire situation which climate change has created in their countries and the impact it is having on their peoples, including their health. Although there are many differing characteristics between the over 40 geographical entities, there is a commonality of need, a oneness of purpose, and an empowering level of political will to address the determinants of health affected by climate change. (PDF)

Climate Change and Health in Small Island Developing States: A WHO (World Health Organization) Special Initiative; Pacific Island Countries and Areas

12/01/2018 12:00 AM EST

Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 12/2018. This 54-page report serves as the background document to the Pacific Island Action Plan on Climate Change and Health, and recognizes that small island developing states are on the front line facing a range of acute and long-term risks caused by climate change. Many small island developing states have weak health systems and constrained financial and human resources, limiting options for transitioning to climate-resilient and sustainable health systems. Climate change is affecting not only the health and well-being of their citizens, but also their livelihoods and culture. (PDF)

Emergency Communications: Increased Regional Collaboration Could Enhance Capabilities

04/26/2018 12:00 AM EDT

Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). Published: 4/26/2018. In the context of the Post-Katrina Act’s provisions related to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, this 39-page report examines challenges related to emergency communications that selected stakeholders have experienced. It also discusses their views on the Department of Homeland Security’s emergency communications assistance, and the regional working groups established by the Post-Katrina Act and their effect on emergency communications capabilities. (PDF)