38 ⟶ Epidemic in K'aui-chi, Relief Efforts by Ch'ung-li I

An epidemic breaks out in K'aui-chi, causing many deaths. Im...
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🌊 Yellow River Flood Leads to Xin Dynasty Collapse

The yellow river experiences a major flood. This flood is credited for the downfall of the short-lived Xin dynasty.⟶
Yellow River Flood Leads to Xin Dynasty Collapse (11)
Xin DynastyFloodsNatural DisasterPolitical InstabilityDynastic CycleWang Mang
ChinaChina

💀 Famine and Cannibalism in China

Famine hits China; some citizens turn to cannibalism.⟶
Famine and Cannibalism in China (14)
FamineHan DynastyFood ShortageDisasterAgriculture
ChinaChina

🦠 Epidemic in K'aui-chi, Relief Efforts by Ch'ung-li I

An epidemic breaks out in K'aui-chi, causing many deaths. Imperial official Ch'ung-li I provides medicines that save many lives.⟶
Epidemic in K'aui-chi, Relief Efforts by Ch'ung-li I (38)
EpidemicDiseasePublic HealthImperial China
ChinaChina

🌊 Yellow River Flood Resumes Modern Course

A flood in the yellow river returns the river north of Shandong, to essentially its present course⟶
Natural DisasterGeographyHan DynastyEnvironmental Impact
ChinaChina

🤧 Outbreak of Asian Flu Pandemic

Beginning of the Asian flu in China, leading to a worldwide pandemic that lasts until the following year.⟶
Outbreak of Asian Flu Pandemic (1957)
PandemicEpidemicInfluenzaPublic HealthWorld Health OrganizationDiseaseViral OutbreakGlobal Health CrisisMedical History
ChinaChina

🦠 SARS Outbreak Begins in Guangdong, China

November 16: The 2002-2004 SARS outbreak begins in Guangdong, China.⟶
SARS Outbreak Begins in Guangdong, China (2002)
EpidemicDiseasePublic HealthVirusHealthcareGlobal Health Crisis
ChinaChina