lunes, 24 de octubre de 2016

CDC Around the World: Hurricane Matthew in Haiti

CDC Around the World

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Hurricane Matthew has had a devastating impact on Haiti, affecting 2.1 million people. CDC and partners are working hard to address the impact of the hurricane. View full-sized photo

Spotlighted Topic: Hurricane Matthew in Haiti
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Spotlighted Topic: Hurricane Matthew in Haiti

Blog
HURRICANE MATTHEW AND HAITI: PUTTING CDC EXPERTISE TO WORK
Life can quickly move from hard to catastrophic when a vulnerable island nation lies directly in the path of a Category 4 storm, as Haiti did when Hurricane Matthew roared ashore to bludgeon its remote southwest region on October 4th. People need immediate shelter when a disaster like this strikes. They need doctors, nurses, and medical supplies. They need diagnostics, food, vaccines, and clean water… Read blog
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HURRICANE MATTHEW IN HAITI
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Video
HOPE IN HAITI AFTER HURRICANE MATTHEW
"I love my country." Meet 13-year-old Dicejour, Hurricane Matthew destroyed his home and school. Despite such loss, he has hopes to rebuild Haiti when he grows up. UNICEF is on the ground delivering emergency supplies, including life-saving food, water kits and healthcare to children affected by the hurricane. Watch video
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Story
HURRICANE MATTHEW IN HAITI: THROUGH A CHILD'S EYES
Jeremie, in remote southwestern Haiti, was devastated by the Category 4 hurricane and left inaccessible by road. More than 60,000 homes were destroyed, and the main hospital was severely damaged. Schools are being used as shelters for thousands of displaced families…Read story
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CDC Zika Updates
Latest Outbreak Info
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On January 22, 2016, CDC activated the Incident Management System and, working through the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), centralized the response to the outbreaks of Zika occurring in the Americas and increased reports of birth defects and Guillain-Barré syndrome in areas affected by Zika. On February 1, 2016, the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) because of clusters of microcephaly and other neurological disorders in some areas affected by Zika. On February 8, 2016, CDC elevated response efforts to a Level 1 activation, the highest response level at the agency.
CDC is working with international public health partners and with state and local health departments to
  • Alert healthcare providers and the public about Zika.
  • Post travel notices and other travel-related guidance.
  • Provide state health laboratories with diagnostic tests.
  • Monitor and report cases of Zika, which will helps improve our understanding of how and where Zika is spreading.
  • More resources on the CDC Zika website »


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On the Calendar
October:                     Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October:                     SIDS Awareness Month
October 24, 2016:      World Polio Day
October 29, 2016:      World Stroke Day

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