Somalia

The effect of the earthquake and Tsunami in southern Asia has reached as far the East African coast. In particular the country of Somalia has been the hardest hit in the region. WHO is working in close collaboration with UN agencies, the Ministry of Health and other sector partners to assess damaged affected areas. Initial reports from rapid health assessments currently underway indicate that up to 10,000 persons residing in coastal towns and villages may have been affected by the flood.

28 January - 8 February 2005
Tsunami inter-agency assessment mission
Hafun to Gara'ad, Northeast Somali Coastline
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15 - 28 January 2005
WHO Health Action Response to the Tsunami Impact in Somalia: Report of WHO Information Gathering Mission, 15 to 28 January 2005
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18 January 2005
Tsunami: Somalia situation update
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Tsunami: Somalia situation update
8 January 2005

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