increasing number of earthquake survivors post- Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and panic attacks, according to working physicians with they in field hospital in Iskenderun, Hatay.
“In the beginning it was the patients…these are who He was injured under the rubble … now more of The patients are coming with PostMajor of the Indian Army Beena Tiwari said:
a lot people We are coming with Panic attacks, are they added.
combined death fees in Turkey and Syria exceeded 37,000, earthquakes and aftershocks destroyed whole cities in both of them countriesleaving the survivors homeless in Very cold with a lot struggling To find shelter and basic Sewage.
Term of Trauma survivors are formidable. Some were recovered from the rubble afterwards hours in Cold and dark to discover family Members died or are missing, and busy The neighborhoods they lived in reduced to the hills of crushed concrete.
Tiwari is part of a team of Nearly 100 experts from India who Establishment of a field hospital for treat earthquake survivors, one of the worst in Modern Turkish history After it was a local hospital destroyed.
PTSD is caused Through extreme, frightening, or distressing psychological pressure eventsAnd people with PTSD can recreate the trauma event Through nightmares and flashbacks, they may have difficulties sleeping and concentrating.
“People are only now beginning to realize what happened to them after this traumatic period,” said a Turkish doctor. official He said.
across borders in Syria, temporary center run Provided by UNICEF children with “myself first help,” to encourage them to play And you feel safe.
The stay in the shelter was 9-year- Ahmed is old.
In any loud voice voice Or movement, he’s afraid. Sometimes when he’s asleep, he wakes you up up And says “Earthquake,” said his father, Hassan Moaz.
Infectious diseases
Iskenderun hospital chief Yadovir Singh said also opinion more Patients with Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Plus thousands of people living in tents outside in Freezing temperatures will suffer hard.
“In the beginning, we had a lot of trauma cases, people who They buried in rubble for long time, for 72 hours and for 90 hours,” He said.
“on one In person, we had to perform an amputation to save his life… There were surgeries to save lives and limbs. Now the case profile is changing.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a $43 million appeal to provide trauma and rehabilitation care, essential medicines, and mental and psychosocial support. supportand continue routine health services in Turkey.
“The needs are huge and growing every hour. About 26 million people across both countries need Humanitarian aid,” said Hans Kluge, director of the WHO’s Europe division.
“Just over A week after this tragedy, there are growing concerns over Emerging health problems related to the common cold, weather, hygiene and sanitation, and their prevalence of Infectious diseases ” added.
increasing number of earthquake survivors post- Traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and panic attacks, according to working physicians with they in field hospital in Iskenderun, Hatay.
“In the beginning it was the patients…these are who He was injured under the rubble … now more of The patients are coming with PostMajor of the Indian Army Beena Tiwari said:
a lot people We are coming with Panic attacks, are they added.
combined death fees in Turkey and Syria exceeded 37,000, earthquakes and aftershocks destroyed whole cities in both of them countriesleaving the survivors homeless in Very cold with a lot struggling To find shelter and basic Sewage.
Term of Trauma survivors are formidable. Some were recovered from the rubble afterwards hours in Cold and dark to discover family Members died or are missing, and busy The neighborhoods they lived in reduced to the hills of crushed concrete.
Tiwari is part of a team of Nearly 100 experts from India who Establishment of a field hospital for treat earthquake survivors, one of the worst in Modern Turkish history After it was a local hospital destroyed.
PTSD is caused Through extreme, frightening, or distressing psychological pressure eventsAnd people with PTSD can recreate the trauma event Through nightmares and flashbacks, they may have difficulties sleeping and concentrating.
“People are only now beginning to realize what happened to them after this traumatic period,” said a Turkish doctor. official He said.
across borders in Syria, temporary center run Provided by UNICEF children with “myself first help,” to encourage them to play And you feel safe.
The stay in the shelter was 9-year- Ahmed is old.
In any loud voice voice Or movement, he’s afraid. Sometimes when he’s asleep, he wakes you up up And says “Earthquake,” said his father, Hassan Moaz.
Infectious diseases
Iskenderun hospital chief Yadovir Singh said also opinion more Patients with Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract. Plus thousands of people living in tents outside in Freezing temperatures will suffer hard.
“In the beginning, we had a lot of trauma cases, people who They buried in rubble for long time, for 72 hours and for 90 hours,” He said.
“on one In person, we had to perform an amputation to save his life… There were surgeries to save lives and limbs. Now the case profile is changing.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a $43 million appeal to provide trauma and rehabilitation care, essential medicines, and mental and psychosocial support. supportand continue routine health services in Turkey.
“The needs are huge and growing every hour. About 26 million people across both countries need Humanitarian aid,” said Hans Kluge, director of the WHO’s Europe division.
“Just over A week after this tragedy, there are growing concerns over Emerging health problems related to the common cold, weather, hygiene and sanitation, and their prevalence of Infectious diseases ” added.