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Public health response to biological and chemical weapons
This WHO publication is a guide to member states on preparedness for and response to the deliberate use of biological and chemical weapons. PAHO has published the Spanish language edition of this important publication. It is available in full text.(14/Apr/2004)
In English WHO Publication
en español 
(5.02k)
Logros en Salud en Centroamérica: Cinco años después de Mitch
Cinco años después del huracán Mitch—uno de los desastres más devastadores en la historia de Centroamérica—los países más afectados han hecho avances muy importantes en la reducción de su vulnerabilidad a los desastres. Esta publicación se enfoca en muchos de estos logros: hospitales y sistemas de salud más seguros; comunidades mejor preparadas para enfrentarse a las consecuencias para la salud de los desastres; información al día y mucho más.(17/Feb/2004)
en español (3.18k)
Villa Centenario OPS - Chronicle of healthy housing after a disaster
The Villa Centenario OPS, an anti-seismic housing complex, was developed in El Salvador to benefit people affected by the earthquakes of January and February 2001. This publication relates the participation of the different actors who made possible, in El Salvador, the first experience in the Americas where a new vision is used to build healthy housing and human settlements. In Spanish only(16/Oct/2002)
en español (3.84k)
Disaster Chronicles - Eartquakes in El Salvador 2001
The chronicle describes actions and analyzes the efficiency of the disaster preparedness programs, their impact on the health sector response in the assistance and recovery stages. It includes a list of lessons learned geared toward health sector workers and managers, that will help draw conclusions of interest for the management of future emergencies and disaster situations.In Spanish only.(22/Aug/2002)
en español (4.66k)
Disaster Chronicles: El Niño 1997-1998 (only in Spanish)
Now that we are in a period "between Niños," it would be extremely useful to revisit the 1997/1998 phenomenon and draw from the experiences and lessons learned, so we can better prepare ourselves for the next episode. This book, available only in Spanish, is a technical and institutional retrospective of El Niño's effect on the health sector, showing the extent to which the 1997/1998 El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) affected daily life and public health in most Latin American countries.
To access the book in full-text visit
Crónicas de desastres: Fenómeno El Niño
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Bookstore .(19/Sep/2000)
en español (4.77k)
Impact of the Disasters on the Public Health (only in Spanish)
It is a very well documented book that provides excellent information on the causes, history, frequency, duration and consequences of the largest and most frequently occurring disasters in the world. It is a book that will be very useful in the library of anyone involved in the area of disasters.
(3/Sep/2000)
In English Online Bookstore
en español (5.91k)
Librería en línea
Crónicas de Desastres: Terremoto de Aiquile, Cochabamba, Bolivia (only in Spanish)
In May 1998, Bolivia was hit by one of the most severe earthquakes in the country’s recent history, presenting a major challenge to authorities in charge of response and rehabilitation in the affected areas. This recounts events during the initial impact of the earthquake, relief efforts, and the early phases of reconstruction from the perspective of the health sector. The report highlights innovations developed in the area of environmental health.(24/Oct/1998)
In English only in Spanish
en español (3.3k)
Natural Disaster Mitigation in Drinking Water and Sewerage Systems: Guidelines for Vulnerability Analysis
Vulnerability analysis-the topic of this publication-provides a simple approach for assessing the vulnerability of system components to the impact of hazards in a particular area. The outcome of the analysis will define the necessary mitigation measures and emergency response procedures should a disaster occur. These guidelines are meant to be used as an analytical tool by engineering and technical personnel working with drinking water and sewerage services to diagnose the behavior of these systems in the event of a natural disaster.(1/Jul/1998)
In English (4.63k)
Bookstore
en español (5.12k)
Librería en línea
Manual para la mitigación de desastres naturales en sistemas rurales de agua potable (only in Spanish)
Damage to water and sanitation systems in rural areas as a consequence of disasters often results in the suspension of these critical services. This compounds the effects of economic losses and poorly organized disaster response in rural areas, increasing hazards to the health and general well-being of affected communities. This publication focuses on particular aspects of disaster mitigation for water and sewerage systems serving rural areas, and is of interest to administrators and technical personnel of water authorities.(1/Jun/1998)
In English only in Spanish
en español (4.33k)
