NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 March 2010 – The death toll from the strongest earthquake to strike Chile in more than 50 years officially stands at 723 people, the public health arm of the United Nations in the region said today, as it assesses the healthcare needs of survivors. Some 80 per cent[Read More…]
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UN Assisting Chile in Aftermath of Massive Quake
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 March 2010 – Following a request from the Chilean Government for assistance in the wake of Saturday’s devastating earthquake, the United Nations and Member States are assisting the South American nation to assess the damage wrought and help people in need. The 8.8-magnitude earthquake occurred in the early[Read More…]
UNICEF and Partners Stand Ready to Help After Massive Earthquake Strikes Chile
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–01 March 2010 – UNICEF and its UN partners are monitoring events and stand ready to help in the aftermath of an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that shook Chile early Saturday. The quake reportedly killed at least 700 people and displaced hundreds of thousands, causing widespread damage to homes, hospitals, schools,[Read More…]
CDC Recommends Flu Vaccination for All During 2010-2011 Flu Season
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2010. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Dept of Nursing Practice and Policy shares the following information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices(ACIP) – a federal panel of health scientists and public health experts that makes recommendations[Read More…]
Red Cross and Red Crescent Support for Chilean Earthquake Operation Grows
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2010. As the death toll from the massive earthquake which struck Chile on 27 February continues to climb – more than 300 people now, the mobilization of the Chilean Red Cross Society (CRCS) and the International Federation gathers pace. The Chilean Red Cross has been able to establish[Read More…]
Access to Health Services Dealt Severe Blow by Chilean Earthquake – UN Agency
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–1 March 2010 – The massive earthquake which struck Chile on Saturday has severely disrupted health services, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) reported today, dispatching a disaster management expert to the South American nation to assist in the aftermath of the catastrophe. The magnitude-8.8 earthquake occurred in[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s call with President Michelle Bachelet of Chile
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2010. This afternoon, President Obama spoke with President Michelle Bachelet to express his condolences for the losses Chile suffered as a result of this morning’s tragic earthquake. The President commended President Bachelet for the Chilean government’s response to the disaster and recognized Chile’s capacity and expertise in[Read More…]
Oxfam Send Staff to Respond to Chilean Earthquake
GREAT BRITAIN–(ENEWSPF)–27 February 2010. Oxfam is today sending a team of water engineers and logisticians from Colombia and senior humanitarian staff from its centre in Mexico in response to the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Chile today. Oxfam is also contacting partners in the country so that the agencies response[Read More…]
UN Chief Monitoring Aftermath of Massive Earthquake in Chile
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–27 February 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said he is keeping a close eye on the situation in the Pacific Ocean after a huge earthquake rocked Chile this morning, threatening to send tsunamis crashing through the region. “The Secretary-General expresses his condolences to those who have lost family[Read More…]
Chile’s Hospital Crisis After Earthquake (Video)
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet gives an account of the earthquake damage in the country. Video from CNN.
