She briefs American volunteers before they are sent to stricken areas.

So far, the response from around the world to the stricken areas has been swift and generous.

Officials said the teams might not reach the stricken area before tomorrow.

It refuses to allow international relief agencies access to stricken areas.

Government doctors and other health officials said that the medical situation in the stricken areas south of Miami is worsening.

Roadblocks are up at many points to prevent anyone from going back into the stricken areas.

The poverty stricken areas either do not have the available facilities, or can only afford low quality healthcare.

It takes two to three months for food to reach the stricken areas.

The United States said assistance was already on its way to some of the most stricken areas.

In the West, the question of relief for the stricken areas began to show a different aspect.