Emergencies, in spite of their tragic nature and adverse effects on mental health, are unparalleled opportunities to build better mental health systems for all people in need. This WHO publication shows how this was done in 10 diverse emergency-affected areas
Handbook; EmOC indicators
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Disasters and public health emergencies can stress health care systems to the breaking point and disrupt delivery of vital medical services. During such crises, hospitals and long-term care facilities may be without power; trained staff, ambulances,... medical supplies and beds could be in short supply; and alternate care facilities may need to be used. Planning for these situations is necessary to provide the best possible health care during a crisis and, if needed, equitably allocate scarce resources
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Towards the Peoples Health Assembly Book - 5
Chapter 8, Prison and Health, published
Scientific advice
Prevention and control of communicable diseases in prison settings.
Guidance on Implending Publi-Private Mix Approaches
DHS Working Papers No. 93
DHS Working Paper No. 133
The goal of this addendum is to help management and staff
minimize the risk of TB transmission at facilities in resource limited settings in which a.) HIV-infected persons receive diagnosis, care, treatment,
and/or support, and b.) there is a high prevalence of HIV infection, both known
and... undiagnosed, in settings such as prisons, jails, other
detention centers, and drug rehabilitation centers.
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Demographic and Health Surveys, Working Paper
Conflict and Health 2015, 9:8 doi:10.1186/s13031-015-0035-8
BMC Family Practice (2017) 18:56 DOI 10.1186/s12875-017-0628