Dr. Angela Pratt, a representative of the WHO in Vietnam, expressed her deep sorrow following the impact of the typhoon, noting that the death toll is expected to rise and that numerous residents remain at risk due to landslides and flashfloods.

She emphasised that WHO has urgently delivered one million water purification tablets and 500 water containers to the Ministry of Health for distribution to localities hardest hit by typhoon Yagi, as part of the organisation’s support in response to the Government’s appeal.

The donation is expected to provide approximately 15 million litres of purified water and ensure safe drinking water for several weeks to households and health facilities throughout typhoon-hit localities such as Bac Giang, Cao Bang, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Phu Tho, Thai Nguyen, and Yen Bai.

She underscored the importance of clean water in preventing food and water-borne diseases in order to ensure that health facilities operate safely. She affirmed that WHO is working closely with the Vietnamese Government and is fully committed to providing continued support to the country’s recovery efforts in the aftermath of the typhoon.