Tsunami Relief Update: 5 Million Displaced; Water, Food Are Most Urgent Needs

December 29, 2004
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The UN Secretary-General has appointed Margareta Wahlstrom as special coordinator to oversee what is turning out to be the biggest relief operation ever. Most UN agencies and international groups are directing relief activities at preventing a “second wave” of disaster as survivors face health risks from contaminated water and devastated health infrastructure. Here are the latest updates on ongoing relief effort.

WHO: Millions at Risk

Preliminary Needs Estimate from UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

UN Appeals for $130 Million

Health Priorities

Humanitarian Needs of Children

International Red Cross Distributes Relief Items

Oxfam Conducts Emergency Needs Assessment

American Red Cross Raises $18 Million

Indonesian Government Suspends Military Offensive in Aceh

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