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Medical Response to the February 6, 2023, Earthquakes in Hatay: Challenges Faced in the Deadliest Disaster in the History of Türkiye.

İsmail TayfurBurcu BayramoğluPerihan ŞimşekAbdülkadir Gunduz
Published in: Disaster medicine and public health preparedness (2024)
Inadequate organization of volunteer health workers, communication breakdowns, and logistical problems are some of the main challenges. To address these issues, satellite phones and radio systems can be promoted, as well as disaster-resilient logistical planning and better coordination of volunteers.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • public health
  • health information
  • climate change