CDC Around the World: Hurricane Matthew in Haiti

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Hurricane Matthew has had a devastating impact on Haiti, affecting 2.1 million people. CDC and partners are working hard to address the impact of the hurricane. View full-sized photo

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Spotlighted Topic: Hurricane Matthew in Haiti

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HURRICANE MATTHEW AND HAITI: PUTTING CDC EXPERTISE TO WORK Life can quickly move from hard to catastrophic when a vulnerable island nation lies directly in the path of a Category 4 storm, as Haiti did when Hurricane Matthew roared ashore to bludgeon its remote southwest region on October 4th. People need immediate shelter when a disaster like this strikes. They need doctors, nurses, and medical supplies. They need diagnostics, food, vaccines, and clean water… Read blog

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HOPE IN HAITI AFTER HURRICANE MATTHEW "I love my country." Meet 13-year-old Dicejour, Hurricane Matthew destroyed his home and school. Despite such loss, he has hopes to rebuild Haiti when he grows up. UNICEF is on the ground delivering emergency supplies, including life-saving food, water kits and healthcare to children affected by the hurricane. Watch video

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HURRICANE MATTHEW IN HAITI: THROUGH A CHILD'S EYES Jeremie, in remote southwestern Haiti, was devastated by the Category 4 hurricane and left inaccessible by road. More than 60,000 homes were destroyed, and the main hospital was severely damaged. Schools are being used as shelters for thousands of displaced families…Read story

CDC Zika Updates

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On January 22, 2016, CDC activated the Incident Management System and, working through the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), centralized the response to the outbreaks of Zika occurring in the Americas and increased reports of birth defects and Guillain-Barré syndrome in areas affected by Zika. On February 1, 2016, the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) because of clusters of microcephaly and other neurological disorders in some areas affected by Zika. On February 8, 2016, CDC elevated response efforts to a Level 1 activation, the highest response level at the agency.

CDC is working with international public health partners and with state and local health departments to

• Alert healthcare providers and the public about Zika.
• Post travel notices and other travel-related guidance.
• Provide state health laboratories with diagnostic tests.
• Monitor and report cases of Zika, which will helps improve our understanding of how and where Zika is spreading.
• More resources on the CDC Zika website »

In the News

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On the Calendar

October:                     Breast Cancer Awareness Month October:                     SIDS Awareness Month October 24, 2016:      World Polio Day October 29, 2016:      World Stroke Day