How rehabilitation provided a second chance to an earthquake
The earth in Adıyaman, Türkiye, trembled violently on February 6, 2023. For 35-year-old Hamzanur Burak Kızıl, everything changed in an instant as buildings collapsed, and
Vanuatu responds to multiple health challenges following 7.3
On 17 December 2024, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, impacting more than a quarter of the country''s population. The disaster caused
Earthquakes
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
How rehabilitation provided a second chance to an earthquake survivor
The earth in Adıyaman, Türkiye, trembled violently on February 6, 2023. For 35-year-old Hamzanur Burak Kızıl, everything changed in an instant as buildings collapsed, and people died. He
Earthquakes
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
after an earthquake
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
WHO Responds to Nepal Earthquake
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
Lives Rebuilt: Personal Stories from Myanmar''s Earthquake
A community struggling, yet unbroken & WHO''s people centered response The hardships these individuals face reflect the wider struggles of millions displaced by the
WHO response to Myanmar Earthquake 2025
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 12:50 p.m. local time,
Vanuatu responds to multiple health challenges following 7.3
On 17 December 2024, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, impacting more than a quarter of the country''s population. The disaster
WHO Responds to Nepal Earthquake
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
WHO response to Myanmar Earthquake 2025
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 12:50 p.m. local time, followed by a
Emergency
A strong earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Nepal''s Western Province of Karnali, shortly before midnight, on 3 November 2023. As of 24 November 2023, 154 people (Female: 83, Male: 71)
Myanmar earthquake response 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,
Emergency
A strong earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Nepal''s Western Province of Karnali, shortly before midnight, on 3 November 2023. As of 24 November 2023, 154 people (Female: 83, Male: 71) had died and
On the path to recovery: three months after the earthquake in Vanuatu
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
On the path to recovery: three months after the earthquake in
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
Myanmar earthquake response 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
Lives Rebuilt: Personal Stories from Myanmar''s Earthquake Recovery
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,
after an earthquake
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 from