Jul 12, 2017 · Mental health and psychosocial support are essential components of any health system. Typhoon Yolanda devastated communities, damaging or destroying mental health …

Jun 29, 2025 · Community leaders, teachers, and local health workers should be trained in how to identify and assist those struggling with mental health challenges after a disaster.

By 1 August, Relief International, in collaboration with UNICEF and the Rural Health Units of Ligawasan and Pagalungan, was continuing to provide vaccinations to children under the age …

Jan 27, 2025 · “No one is really immune to trauma, compassion fatigue and mental health problems – not even doctors,” said Pura Jacobe Gaddi, a local doctor who helped mobilise a …

Aug 29, 2024 · People in the Philippines are at high risk of contracting vector and waterborne diseases, as typhoons and heavy rains cause an increase in both floods and stagnant water, …

May 4, 2014 · Some are bereaved, some newly disabled. To carry on, they need support. People are encouraged to listen to one another, look out for signs of distress and link to mental health …

From January to March 2022, Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) mounted an emergency response in Dinagat Island Province and the outlying islands of …

Jul 27, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) has been tasked with ensuring the physical and mental well-being of evacuees in areas hit by Typhoon Carina and …

The mental health repercussions of the climate crisis are observed annually in the Philippines, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. This paper explores these repercussions …

Aug 13, 2024 · On 20 July 2024, Typhoon Prapiroon (Butchoy) brought heavy rains to several of the Philippines’ municipalities, marking the beginning of the southwest monsoon (Habagat), …