http://www.rxpgnews.com/ Medical News and Information Tue, 15 May 2007 02:05:15 PST en-us http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami-india-news/Researchers-warn-of-another-Indian-Ocean-tsunami_7315.shtml India Los Angeles, Dec 5 - Researchers have warned that another large-scale tsunami could flood densely populated areas of western coastal Sumatra, Indonesia, in the next couple of decades. Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:58:34 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami-india-news/Researchers-warn-of-another-Indian-Ocean-tsunami_7315.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami/Tsunamis_are_an_Ongoing_Threat_to_Humans_1389_1389.shtml Tsunami The tsunami that devastated south Asia coastlines and killed more than 200,000 people last December is a powerful reminder of just how dangerous those waves can be to humans. Fri, 06 May 2005 16:16:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami/Tsunamis_are_an_Ongoing_Threat_to_Humans_1389_1389.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami/Health_aspect_of_tsunami_disaster_focus_of_UN_conf_1344_1344.shtml Tsunami The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) is convening a meeting of global policy makers this week in Thailand to identify key barriers and lessons learned in the first days of the emergency response and in the weeks of reconstruction following the devastating 26 December Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Tue, 03 May 2005 23:54:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami/Health_aspect_of_tsunami_disaster_focus_of_UN_conf_1344_1344.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami/Stanford_engineering_class_aims_to_ensure_fresh_wa_974_974.shtml Tsunami When 15 Stanford civil and environmental engineering students started their Design for a Sustainable World class March 29, they had little doubt their coursework would remain meaningful after finals. This student-run and organized class, advised by civil and environmental engineering Assistant Professor Ali Boehm, is designed to ensure fresh water for victims of the devastating Dec. 26, 2004, tsunami. Wed, 06 Apr 2005 16:43:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami/Stanford_engineering_class_aims_to_ensure_fresh_wa_974_974.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami/Indonesia_earthquake_medical_assistance_remains_pr_883_883.shtml Tsunami Medical assistance for survivors of the strong earthquake that struck Northern Sumatra on 28 March is the priority for the next few days, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Thu, 31 Mar 2005 20:49:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami/Indonesia_earthquake_medical_assistance_remains_pr_883_883.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami/USAID_Provides_100_000_in_Emergency_Assistance_to__882_882.shtml Tsunami In response to the March 28th earthquake off the coast of Indonesia, the U.S. Agency for International Development's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) is providing $100,000 through the U.S. Embassy in Indonesia. Thu, 31 Mar 2005 20:46:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami/USAID_Provides_100_000_in_Emergency_Assistance_to__882_882.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami/UNICEF_staff_throughout_South_Asia_prepare_to_resp_808_808.shtml Tsunami UNICEF staff in South Asia are assessing the damage from this morning's earthquake that hit Sumatra, in preparation for the implementation of additional relief efforts in the region. This earthquake comes on the heels of the December 26, 2004 earthquake that affected millions of children and their families. Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:24:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami/UNICEF_staff_throughout_South_Asia_prepare_to_resp_808_808.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami/Views_of_tsunami-hit_communities_must_be_central_i_794_794.shtml Tsunami It is essential that communities devastated by the tsunami three months ago are at the heart of decisions that affect their long-term recovery and rehabilitation, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the world’s largest community-based humanitarian network, said today. Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:31:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami/Views_of_tsunami-hit_communities_must_be_central_i_794_794.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami-india-news/Enviornmental_Impact_of_Tsunami_on_Coastal_Areas_i_604_604.shtml India A rapid assessment of the environmental damages caused by Tsunami has been commissioned by the Ministry of Environment and Forests by engaging nine specialized agencies in the country. The interim report received from the institutions indicates that there have been damages to coral reefs, mangroves, coastal forests, beaches and sand dunes. Studies also indicate salt water contamination in the drinking water wells in the coastal areas. Fri, 11 Mar 2005 16:54:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami-india-news/Enviornmental_Impact_of_Tsunami_on_Coastal_Areas_i_604_604.shtml http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami-india-news/Special_package_of_Rs_3644_05_crores_under_Rajiv_G_605_605.shtml India The Government of India has approved a special package of Rs. 3644.05 crores under “Rajiv Gandhi Rehabilitation Package for Tsunami affected areas” for immediate relief and response, revival of fisheries and agriculture sectors, immediate construction of temporary (intermediate) shelters and repair/restoration of infrastructure. Fri, 11 Mar 2005 16:54:00 PST http://www.rxpgnews.com/tsunami-india-news/Special_package_of_Rs_3644_05_crores_under_Rajiv_G_605_605.shtml