NYU GPH Journal of Public Health Disasters
A student-led journal driven by the latest research in public health disaster preparedness and management.
Sabaa assesses the risks of drought and flooding in the country of Jordan, which could potentially be further complicated by power outages. Civil unrest and terrorism are the human-caused threats included in this assessment; inspiring Sabaa to use this table to explore the connections of some of these issues with the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, unsafe roads have claimed the lives of many people, making it a top risk to address.
Download the THIRA table here.
Nancy created a THIRA table of the world’s most at-risk island nation of Vanuatu, she assessed the threats of cyclones. earthquakes, volcanoes, and poor infrastructure on the vulnerability of the Ni-Vanuatu people. Issues of corruption and ineffective governance have led to poor investment in the development of essential services.
Download the THIRA here.