Name of Site

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Url

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Countries affected: India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Seychelles, Somalia, Sri Lanka,

Thailand, United Republic of Tanzania affected by the South Asia: Earthquake and Tsunami - Dec 2004 emergency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Government

 

 

 

 

Ministry of Healthcare, Nutrition, & Uva Welassa Development - Srilanka

Sri Lanka Government

 

http://www.health.gov.lk/index.html

Complete informational source for Sri Lanka tsunami health issues, initiatives, recovery, needs, camps, et al.

Public Health Malaysia

Malaysian Government

 

http://dph.gov.my/

 

Ministry of Health - Singapore

Singapore Government

 

http://www.moh.gov.sg/corp/index.do

No Tsunami info

Ministry of Health – Brunei

Brunei Government

 

http://www.moh.gov.bn/

No Tsunami info

Ministry of Health – Indonesia

Indonesia Government

 

http://www.depkes.go.id/

Non English information

Ministry of Health - Myanmar

Myanmar Government

 

http://www.myanmar.com/Ministry/health/

No Tsunami info

Ministry of Public Health – Thailand

Thailand Government

 

http://eng.moph.go.th/

Advice for foreign travelers, who plan to travel to Tsunami-sticken areas.  A number of health advisories and basic sanitation advice for Tsunami-stricken sufferers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General

 

 

 

 

Global Security

 

 

http://www.globalsecurity.org/eye/andaman-refs.htm

A compendium of Internet resources: general references, satellite images, and news items

Murray State University, Kentucky

 

 

http://www.murraystate.edu/msml/hottopicstsunami.htm

A compendium of Internet resources: general, government and health, geospatial.

Google – Tsunami Relief

Google

 

http://www.google.com/tsunami_relief.html

A compendium of sites providing: news coverage, aid groups, relief agencies, donations, technical information

ELDIS Health Resource Guide

ELDIS

 

http://www.eldis.org/health/tsunami.htm

ELDIS provides a quick guide to the health-related issues from the Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster.  Many quality written papers.  ELDIS is a gateway to information on development issues, providing free and easy access to wide range of high quality online resources.  It provides summaries and links to online documents. It offers a directory of websites, databases, library catalogues and email discussion lists.  ELDIS's resource guides offer easy access to information on a wide range of subjects. 

Wikipedia

 

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake#Countries_affected

Full encyclopaedia coverage of the disaster, including health issues.   Extensive information source created and updated constantly by the global online community. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psychological

 

 

 

 

National Mental Health Association

 

NMHA

http://www.nmha.org/reassurance/anniversary/index.cfm

Although everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, NMHA has developed the Coping With Disaster fact sheet series to help you and your loved ones cope during disaster crisis and loss.

National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

National Center for PTSD

http://www.ncptsd.org/topics/tsunami.html

The National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was created within the Department of Veterans Affairs in 1989, in response to a Congressional mandate to address the needs of veterans with military-related PTSD. Its mission was, and remains: To advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders. This website is provided as an educational resource concerning PTSD and other enduring consequences of traumatic stress.  This section of the website contains information on tsunamis and other severe natural disasters. It is updated daily as new material is developed.

 

The Australian Trauma Web

Prof. Grant Devilly, Centre For Neuropsychology at Swinburne University

 

http://www.swin.edu.au/bioscieleceng/neuropsych/ptsd/disaster.html

A list of self-help sheets that have been collated from different agencies, for people coping with the experiences of disaster .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Travel

 

 

 

 

National Centre for Infectious Disease – Traveler’s Health

Department of Health and Human Services – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

http://www.cdc.gov/travel/seasia.htm

Interim Guidance for Travelers to Areas Affected by the Tsunami.  Questions and Answers about Travel to Assist Family and Friends in Tsunami Affected Areas.  Information on “outbreaks”.  Advisories, recommendations, and Health Information for Travelers to Southeast Asia.

 

 

Surviving a Tsunami

 

 

http://thanks4supporting.us/surviving-a-tsunami.html

This report contains true stories that illustrate how to survive-and how not to survive-a tsunami. It is meant for people who live, work, or play along coasts that tsunamis may strike. Such coasts surround most of the Pacific Ocean but also include other areas, such as the shores of the Caribbean, eastern Canada, and the Mediterranean.

Public Health Agency of Canada

Canadian Government

 

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/2004/tsunami1231_e.html

General Health Precautions Following Earthquake and Tsunami Activity in Southeast Asia.  Complete advisories as well as information on communicable diseases: Cholera , Hepatitis A, Typhoid Fever, Malaria, and Dengue Fever.  General advice and immunization recommendations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agencies

 

 

 

 

Relieve Web

United Nations

 

http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/dbc.nsf/doc108?OpenForm&emid=TS-2004-000147-LKA&rc=3

ReliefWeb is the global hub for time-critical humanitarian information on Complex Emergencies and Natural Disasters.  Updates on India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Seychelles, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Republic of Tanzania affected by the South Asia: Earthquake and Tsunami - Dec 2004 emergency.  Includes all sectors of concern.  Many maps.  Provides information on humanitarian operations in all affected areas.

 

World Health Organization

 

WHO

http://www.who.int/hac/crises/international/asia_tsunami/en/

Complete health issue coverage of the South-East Asia earthquake and tsunami disaster area.  A primary information source for all aspects of Health in all the countries affected.  Complete information on all health aspects in the entire region. 

World Health Organization

 

WHO

http://w3.whosea.org/EN/Section23/Section1108/Section1835_8140.htm

Regular situation Reports on South-East Asia Earthquake and Tsunami by the World Health organization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aide Groups

 

 

 

 

CNN.com

CNN

CNN

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/asiapcf/12/27/quake.aidsites/

A listing of international aid organizations accepting donations to help victims of the Tsunami

USAID – Tsunami Relief

USAID

 

http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/tsunami/ngolist.html

A list of charities providing assistance to people affected by the earthquake and tsunamis.

World Health Organization

 

WHO

http://www.who.int/hac/crises/international/asia_tsunami/donate/en/

The World Health Organization is actively involved in the largest humanitarian relief operation taking place in the aftermath of the Asian earthquake and tsunamis

Goolge.com

Google

 

http://www.google.com/tsunami_relief.html

A list of agencies handling donations for victims throughout the Tsunami disaster region.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disease

 

 

 

 

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Research

 

 

 

 

Altavista

Altavista Search Engine

 

http://www.altavista.com/web/adv

Altavista advanced search engine tool.  Provides keyword search  by date range.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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