WHO and Netherlands Strengthen Cooperation on Global Health Security
Geneva: The World Health Organization and the Netherlands are strengthening cooperation on global health security and emergency preparedness, with a...
Emergency Preparedness
WHO Issues New Guidance to Protect People From Heat-Related Illness at Mass Gatherings
Geneva: The World Health Organization has issued new public-health guidance aimed at reducing heat-related illness during mass gatherings, as extreme...
Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes New Caledonia
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was recorded near New Caledonia, drawing attention to seismic activity in the southwest Pacific region. The...
Western Pacific Countries Test Readiness for Cross-Border Food Safety Emergency
Countries and territories across the Western Pacific have completed a regional emergency simulation designed to test how quickly health and...
Niue Assesses Disaster Risks to Critical Airport and Wharf Infrastructure
Alofi, Niue, September Niue is taking steps to better understand and manage disaster risks affecting two of its most important...
🇷🇴 Romania: EU Commissioner to Discuss Crisis Preparedness During Bucharest Visit
BUCHAREST — European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib is visiting Romania on September 10, 2026, for...
Germany Tests Nationwide Emergency Warning Systems Amid Security Concerns
BERLIN — Germany is carrying out a nationwide emergency-warning exercise today, September 10, 2026, as federal, state and local authorities...
Denmark Strengthens National Preparedness With New Emergency Planning Measures
COPENHAGEN — Denmark is strengthening its national preparedness system as the government seeks to ensure that essential services and the...
Switzerland Announces New Measures to Strengthen Protection of Critical Infrastructure
BERN — Switzerland is strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure as the government works to improve the country’s resilience against...
Earthquakes Cannot Be Stopped, but Better Preparedness Can Save Lives
Earthquakes remain one of the world's most difficult natural hazards to predict and prevent, but the destruction they cause is...
Finland Holds Major Civil Defence Exercise Amid Rising Security Concerns
Date: September 4, 2026Country: FinlandCategory: Finland News / National Security Thousands Take Part in Large-Scale Emergency Preparedness Drill HELSINKI: Finland...
Nordic Countries Strengthen Cooperation to Protect Critical Supplies
Norway and its Nordic neighbours have agreed to deepen cooperation aimed at protecting access to essential goods and services during...
Nordic Countries Join Forces to Strengthen Security of Essential Supplies
Sweden and its Nordic neighbours have agreed to deepen cooperation aimed at keeping essential goods and services available during serious...
Greece Steps Up Civil Protection Preparations as Authorities Strengthen Wildfire Response
Greece is strengthening its civil-protection system and emergency preparedness as authorities continue working to improve the country's ability to respond...
Disaster Risk Reduction This Week: Why Reliable Information and Prevention Matter More Than Ever
Natural hazards are becoming more frequent and more complex as climate change, rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, and population growth increase...
IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert as Active Monsoon Intensifies Across Several Indian States
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the...
Taiwan Expands Military Readiness Exercises Amid Rising Cross-Strait Tensions
Taiwan has launched another phase of its annual military preparedness program, reinforcing its focus on civil defense, emergency response, and...
French Military Engineering Troops Assist Firefighters in Battling Devastating Wildfires
As wildfires become increasingly frequent and intense across Europe, France is expanding the role of its armed forces in supporting...
