Earthquake Strikes Sichuan Province in China
On Saturday, April 20, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the southwest Chinese province of Sichuan. As of April 22, the earthquake had killed 203 people, including 10 children, and injured 11,492 more. Some 1.5 million people are affected, and the region is continuing to experience aftershocks. UNICEF is on the ground in the province, responding to the immediate needs of emergency-affected communities.
On Saturday, April 20, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the southwest Chinese province of Sichuan. As of April 22, the earthquake had killed 203 people, including 10 children, and injured 11,492 more. Some 1.5 million people are affected. The region is continuing to experience aftershocks.
UNICEF is on the ground in the province, responding to the immediate needs of emergency-affected communities. This includes providing essential medical equipment and supplies, micronutrient food supplementation, and helping to provide clean water and sanitation. UNICEF is also setting up psychological support for children and is working to get them back to school as quickly as possible.
