South Asia earthquake
On 8 October 2005, Pakistan's North-West Frontier Province and Azad Jammu Kashmir Region were struck by a 7.6 earthquake. Over 73 000 people were killed, more than 150 000 were injured and 2.5 million were left homeless weeks before the onset of the Himalayan winter.
Situation reports
Pakistan earthquake logistics support system
A Logistic Support System was setup in the WHO Islamabad warehouse hardly a month after the earthquake struck. Between November 2005 and February 2006, the system went through a number of modifications to better meet the needs of the logisticians.
Report by Michael Greaves on the purpose and achievements of the LLS system in the earthquake affected areas.
Full text [pdf 290kb]
UN one-year early recovery plan for post-quake Pakistan
On 16 May 2006, the United Nations launched a 12-month, $300 million early recovery plan to bridge the transition from relief to reconstruction and support the victims of the earthquake upon returning to their homes.
Reliefweb web site
Post-Earthquake Responce in Pakistan and the Need to Support Recovery
5 May 2006 - A presentation by Dr Khalif Bile Mohamud on the WHO experience & contribution in emergency and transition.
Download [pdf 2.69Mb]
Situation Reports
Last issue: 37 - 30 March - 12 April 2006
Full text [pdf 97kb]
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Archive
Weekly Morbidity and Mortality Report
Archive
Media centre
24 March 2006
The earthquake in October that killed 73 000 people has also made the challenge of treating TB even more difficult.
Photo essay [pdf 219kb]
8 January 2005
Photogallery. Three months on: hard times continue for survivors of the 8 October Pakistan earthquake.
Photo essay
12 December 2005
Pakistan health crisis worsens as winter hits
WHO Director-General, Regional Director visit affected areas
Full text
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Archive
Health action in earthquake-affected Pakistan
Four photo essays describing the health situation, the immediate aftermath, the continuing crisis and coping in earthquake-affected Pakistan.
Health cluster updates
A Humanitarian Health Cluster with WHO as lead agency was established by the IASC. Between October 2005 and June 2006 WHO provided a weekly, consolidated overview of health in the earthquake-affected areas of Pakistan.
Consolidated Health Situation Bulletins
UN Flash appeal - Health Projects [pdf 137kb]
Donor contributions
As of 13 January 2006: Contributions and intentions in support of WHO operations for the South Asia earthquake [pdf 11kb]
Calls for resource mobilization
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Initial List of Urgently Required Medical Items [pdf 18kb]
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South Asia earthquake: UN Flash appeal - WHO Projects revised [pdf 249kb]
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List of recommended drugs for donation
Assessments
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Rapid assessments [pdf 263kb]
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Protection and Vulnerability Assessment Survey [pdf 44kb]
Specific technical guidelines
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Communicable disease risks and interventions [pdf 572kb]
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Operational plan and communicable diseases surveillance/early warning and response guidelines [pdf 1.48Mb]
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Guidelines for the use of field hospitals [pdf 508kb]
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Management of dead bodies in disaster situations
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Natural disaster profile: Earthquakes
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Natural disaster profile: Landslides
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What is an Emergency Health Kit?
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National Plan of Action [pdf 56kb]
National Plan of Action for the Rehabilitation of the Most Vulnerable Population affected by the Earthquake of 8th October, 2005
Women's health
Checklist to facilitate Gender Sensitivity [pdf 110kb]
Related links
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WHO Country Office in Pakistan
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WHO Regional Office for Eastern Mediterranean
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WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia
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Pakistan Federal Relief Commission
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OCHA ReliefWeb: Health sector
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United Nations Emergency Response - Pakistan
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From Kutch to Kashmir: Lessons for Use [pdf 437kb]
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South Asia earhquake reports (DMHA)
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United Nations Logistics Center
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Relief Information System for Earthquakes - Pakistan
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Report: Much accomplished - and far to go
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ALNAP: Briefing paper Lessons Learned
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