Bam

Clean up continues in the city of Bam

UN agencies to help in reconstructing quake-devastated Iranian city of Bam

19 February 2004
Using earthquake-resistant technology, United Nations agencies will help Iran reconstruct the historic Silk Road city of Bam after the devastating December quake that claimed more than 43,000 lives and destroyed homes, schools, offices and other infrastructure, it was announced today.
The region of Bam

Worsening hygiene threatens thousands of women survivors of Iran quake - UN

23 January 2004
Worsening hygienic conditions and a critical lack of reproductive health services after last month’s deadly earthquake in the Iranian city of Bam continue to threaten the well-being of thousands of women, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) warned today.