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Disaster Risk Management

Floods death toll in Kenya rises to 238 as heavy rains continue

The number of people who have lost their lives in the devastating floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in Kenya since March has...

Michael Simire - May 8, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

Flood death toll could reach 20,000 in Libya’s Derna, mayor says

The death toll from devastating floods that struck eastern Libya could reach 20,000 in the city of Derna alone, the mayor said. “We expect a...

Michael Simire - September 14, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

Death toll could increase eight-fold in Turkey quake, says WHO

The death toll from a strong earthquake in south-eastern Turkey, near Syria's border, could rise eight-fold, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned. The toll,...

Michael Simire - February 6, 2023

Health

Malawi: Cholera death toll passes 1,000, as outbreak spreads

The death toll from a cholera outbreak in Malawi has passed 1,000 while cases have risen to 30,621, the highest on record in the...

Michael Simire - January 25, 2023

Health

Lassa fever: NCDC confirms eight new infections, as death toll hits 171

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded eight additional Lassa fever infections and one death between Sept. 5 and 11,...

Michael Simire - September 18, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Death toll rises to 18 in northwest China flood

The death toll from a mountain torrent disaster triggered by heavy rain in northwest China’s Qinghai Province has risen to 18 as of 5...

Michael Simire - August 19, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Six more dead in Pakistan monsoon rains as season’s toll reaches 618

At least six people have been killed in Pakistan as flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains cause further destruction in the country’s south-western...

Michael Simire - August 15, 2022

Disaster Risk Management