An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.0 struck the coast of Peru on August 15, 2007. The epicenter was located approximately 60km south of the city of Pisco in the department of Ica. The quake caused the interruption of both power and telephone services in several cities, including the capital city of Lima. Buildings collapsed in the cities of Pisco and Cañete. More than 500 people died, thousands were left injured and tens of thousands were affected.
Situation Reports
Situation Report
21 August 2007
1. Summary of the general health situation and priorities
Preliminary damage assessment(*)
|
Cañete |
Chincha |
Pisco |
Ica |
Other |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Deaths |
7 |
99 |
338 |
73 |
2 |
519 |
|
Injured |
172 |
516 |
100 |
957 |
99 |
1.844 |
|
Missing |
49 |
|||||
|
Homes |
7.339 |
29.867 |
11.707 |
31.133 |
4.823 |
84.869 |
|
Health |
4 |
1 |
4 |
5 |
14 |
|
|
Health |
2 |
10 |
100 |
112 |
(*) According to Estimates from INDECI, 21 September 2007.
(**) Source: Public Ministry, Pisco.
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- Health Situation Report - August 16
Most Urgent Health Sector Priorities
- Water supply and quality control
- Improve basic sanitation and health conditions in all shelters (formal and improvised), and in formally established shelters, improve the provision of basic services, safe drinking water, solid waste management and psychosocial support.
- Continue to carry out assessments of the health services network, particularly in Pisco, and make recommendations for recovery.
- Continue with epidemiological surveillance disease prevention activities.
- Optimize the efficient organization and accelerate the distribution of humanitarian aid by using the LSS/SUMA system.
Related Information
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V. Ariscain, PAHO/WHO
Links
Press Releases
PAHO Responds in Peru Earthquake Emergency
Related Publications
Management of Dead Bodies after Disasters
Humanitarian Supply Management and Logistics in the Health Sector