Oct 25, 2024 · Emergency care is powerfully aligned with the primary health care agenda as it provides first contact clinical care for those who are acutely ill or injured. Pre-hospital and facility-based …

Jan 15, 2025 · Increasingly intense and prolonged humanitarian crises require urgent action to protect the world’s most vulnerable. In 2025, an estimated 305 million people will require humanitarian …

Jan 16, 2025 · National health emergency alert and response framework This multi-hazard Health Emergency Alert and Response Framework provides guidance for coordinating emergency response …

Emergency Care Toolkit Overview The WHO Emergency Care Toolkit (ECT) is an open access bundle of interventions, developed to be implemented in emergency units within hospitals, particularly in …

Feb 12, 2024 · The ERF provides WHO staff with essential guidance on how the Organization manages the assessment, grading and response to public health events and emergencies with health …

Jan 16, 2025 · In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for US$ 1.5 billion for its 2025 Health Emergency Appeal (HEA), to support life-saving health interventions worldwide.

Jan 16, 2025 · WHO's health emergency appeal identifies the critical priorities and resources required to address 42 ongoing health emergencies, including 17 Grade 3 crises – the most severe. These …

Aug 4, 2020 · What sort of supplies are in a standard emergency health kit? WHO has standardized medicines and medical supplies needed in emergencies to allow swift, efficient and effective …

The Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment area of work provides authoritative information for public health decision-making in emergencies, with responsibility for identifying new public health …

Sep 9, 2011 · Without appropriate emergency planning, local health systems can easily become overwhelmed in attempting to provide care during a critical event. Limited resources, a surge in …