By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN aid teams in Vanuatu on Thursday have ramped up support for tens of thousands of people affected by devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake and several major aftershocks.
According to UN satellite analysis, an estimated 116,000 people could be affected by the disaster. At least 14 deaths have been reported.
Immediate needs include healthcare support, shelter, access to clean water and the restoration of emergency communications.
Emergency response efforts are underway, and humanitarian partners are mobilizing to assist the affected population.
UNICEF stated that some 40,000 children in the South Pacific Island nation need humanitarian assistance.
It has dispatched community first aid kits, health kits and tents to support essential health services. It has also provided safe water to medical facilities.
Many challenges remain across the island, where many buildings have been damaged, including hospitals, the agency stated.
It added that landslides have cut roads and bridges connecting the airport and the main seaport is also reported to have been severely damaged.
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