US$ 4.2-MILLION HEALTH RESPONSE LAUNCHED FOR HAITI
September 12, 2008
September 12, 2008
GENEVA, Sept. 12 -- The United Nations World Health Organization issued the following news release:
WHO and its partners urgently need US$ 4.2 million to provide health care for many of the 800 000 people - including children and pregnant women - affected by successive tropical storms in Haiti.
During August and September, extreme natural events (hurricanes and flooding) have killed at least 300 people in Haiti, damaged and disrupted health facilities, and displaced . . .
WHO and its partners urgently need US$ 4.2 million to provide health care for many of the 800 000 people - including children and pregnant women - affected by successive tropical storms in Haiti.
During August and September, extreme natural events (hurricanes and flooding) have killed at least 300 people in Haiti, damaged and disrupted health facilities, and displaced . . .