The Sphere standards in national humanitarian response discussion paper sets out to understand and describe opportunities for adapting international humanitarian standards to a regional, national or local level in preparing for, or responding to a disaster. The paper, which includes case studies and... recommendations for humanitarian professionals, is available in English, French and Spanish
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dos Santos et al. BMC Public Health 2014, 14:80 http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/14/80
Country report
UNAIDS Series: Engaging uniformed services in the fight against AIDS
Case Study 2
Examples from four Philippine Hospitals
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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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This is one of seven Medical Peace Work courses.
Reach the Unreached - FIND, TREAT, CURE TB, SAVE LIVES
Informe sobre poblaciones clave
Accessed November 2017
Informe sobre poblaciones clave