Health & health facilities

This detailed report analyzes El Salvador overall situation before the 2001 earthquake and assesses the effects of the disaster, specifically for the health services and for the salubrity of the environment. It also considers the management of the

This book provides information about the application of structural health monitoring technologies to civil engineering structures including buildings, bridges, tunnels, dams, and pavements. The book covers application of a broad spectrum of sensors for

This report presents first hand observations, summarizes data collected from various sources in Pakistan and includes early analysis of the available strong-motion records. It provides a brief background on the seismo-tectonic setting of the region

This chapter from the forthcoming Community Guide to Environmental Health is presented as a 48-page booklet. It helps communities improve drinking water sources, treat water to make it safe for drinking, and organize water projects.

Developments in earth and environmental sciences, 2.

The main objective of the book is to show how the geological environment affects human health and to explore preventative methods for improvement. This monograph consists of the following five

When Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, it clearly brought with it the worst devastation from a natural disaster in our country’s history. It also revealed longstanding problems that continue to afflict many of our nation’s

As the result of the earthquake the lifelines in Bam, including public health services, totally broke down in the first 24-48 hrs. The Iranian authorities responded swiftly and the very acute phase of the response has ended. The urgent needs for health sector is being incorporated in the overall flash appeal launched on 8th January 2004 by OCHA. The present framework has been developed with the aim of in depth assessment of needs for medium-term rehabilitation of health as an integral component of the overall reconstruction.

Preparations have been stepped up for a possible major disaster in northern Israel following a warning by the Ministry of Health of an expected earthquake.