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Displaying 3 of about 3 resultsThis report shares inspiring stories of epidemics that didn’t happen, or whose impact was lessened, because of careful planning and swift strategic action. These epidemics that didn’t happen show us how the trajectory of an epidemic can be fundamentally altered when a country invests in and prioritizes preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks and r…
This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Cuba, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as drought, land slide, epidemic, chemical, earthquake and cyclone. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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The government of Belize, with support from the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), addressed the urgent needs of vulnerable households and small farmers that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lessons learned from the publication include:Emerging needs from the COVID-19 pandemic did not imply los…