The World Health Organization declared a level 3 emergency after the earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş that caused great destruction in more than one province.
Two major earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş caused great pain especially in the central province, Hatay and Adıyaman. On the third day of the earthquake, while the situation in the region was still unclear, a critical decision was made by the World Health Organization.
As a result of the earthquake that caused great destruction and high number of deaths in Turkey and Syria, the World Health Organization Declared a level 3 emergency. Level 3 emergency is the highest emergency level of the World Health Organization. The WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge did it.
What is WHO’s level 3 emergency?
WHO’s level 3 declaration of emergency means that if one or more countries are in a major emergency, WHO will provide assistance at the highest level. WHO for emergency all your mobility concentrates on the region.
In addition, authorizations are being made to ensure coordination within the WHO for the emergency. The whole process WHO Emergency Health Program being developed within. Three different directors are appointed for field, operational oversight and technical and operational support.
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