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August 2012 - Tropical Storm Isaac
The final toll of Tropical Storm Isaac was two people dead in the U.S. and 24 in Haiti. In addition, hundreds of thousands of people were left without electricity. In Haiti there was an increase in cholera cases and in the Dominican Republic hundreds of people had to be moved to shelters. Also, in the Dominican Republic six hospitals and one health center were affected by the heavy rains.
August 2012 - The PAHO Knowledge Center on Public Health and Disasters is now online
The PAHO Area on Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Relief presents the Knowledge Center in Public Health and Disasters, available online at www.saludydesastres.info. With open access for all those interested, this online center--organized as a manual or thematic guide--presents an overview of the most important topics on public health and disasters: general concepts, organization of the health sector and policies, disasters risk reduction, disaster preparedness, health response in emergencies and disasters, rehabilitation and reconstruction and alliances and international assistance.
19 August 2012 - World Humanitarian Day—A Date to Acknowledge the Commitment of Health Sector Workers
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) joins the celebration of World Humanitarian Day to recognize the work done by humanitarian workers of all United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations, national and local entities and, particularly, the communities that allow the development of a culture where humanitarian assistance can be provided.