Children in typhoon-hit Tacloban, Philippines, receive vaccines against measles, polio
26 November 2013 -- Children in Tacloban - the city hit hardest by Typhoon Haiyan - were today vaccinated against measles and polio in the first phase of a mass campaign by the Government of the Philippines with support from WHO, UNICEF and other partners. They also received Vitamin A supplements to help improve their immunity against infections. (Source: WHO Emergencies and Disasters)
Source: WHO Emergencies and Disasters - November 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
WHO and the Philippine Government launch mass vaccination campaign
22 November 2013 -- WHO and the Philippine Department of Health have launched a vaccination campaign to prevent outbreaks of measles and polio among survivors of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). (Source: WHO Emergencies and Disasters)
Source: WHO Emergencies and Disasters - November 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Foreign medical teams delivering care in damaged areas
19 November 2013 -- More than 10 days after Super Typhoon Haiyan devastated the central Philippines, WHO is continuing to coordinate the deployment of foreign medical teams with an immediate focus on injured and traumatized survivors and an eye towards the people's longer-term health needs. (Source: WHO Emergencies and Disasters)
Source: WHO Emergencies and Disasters - November 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
WHO responding to health needs caused by Typhoon Haiyan (“Yolanda”)
11 November 2013 -- WHO has activated an organization-wide mobilization to work closely with the Department of Health, Philippines (DoH) to organize relief efforts for the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan. (Source: WHO Emergencies and Disasters)
Source: WHO Emergencies and Disasters - November 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
WHO releases guidance on mental health care after trauma
6 August 2013 -- WHO is releasing new clinical protocols and guidelines to health-care workers for treating the mental health consequences of trauma and loss. (Source: WHO Emergencies and Disasters)
Source: WHO Emergencies and Disasters - August 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
