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Shortage of drugs, health equipment for flood-affected people

Countries
DPRK
Sources
UNCT DPRK
Publication date

Highlights

  • While all immediate needs are considered met to the extent possible, the response to the flooding that occurred as a result of heavy rain from 12 to 22 July, continues in most affected provinces/counties in order to restore livelihoods and access to basic services in the areas of shelter, health, water, sanitation and hygiene.

  • At the same time, humanitarian agencies in DPR Korea are making efforts to replenish emergency stocks of food and non-food relief items to ensure adequate preparedness capacity in the event of a new emergency.

  • There is shortage of essential drugs and equipment in health facilities to cope with the basic health needs of people in affected areas. High risk of epidemic spread of water borne diseases is potential, if the humanitarian assistance is not sustained.