Title of article :
Disasters; The Opportunity of Reconstruction and Development: The Successful Experience of the 2017 Kermanshah Earthquake
Author/Authors :
Pirani, Davoud Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies - School of Public Health and Safety - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Yousefi, Kosar Department of Nursing - Student Research Committee - Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam , Sahebi, Ali Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies - School of Public Health and Safety - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter struck
Ezgeleh in Kermanshah province on November 12, 2017,
at 21:48 local time. In this devastating event, around
4,700,000 individuals were involved, 650 cases of death
and around 8000 injuries were reported, as well as 70.000
individuals were made homeless. Furthermore, 12000
buildings were damaged.
Keywords :
Kermanshah , Ezgeleh , NGO
Journal title :
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
