Emergency Preparedness and Response
Definitions
Definitions of key crisis-related terms
Programme Brief, October 2003
WHO has developed an evaluation framework in emergency settings. Successful efforts have been made to involve our partners in recent evaluations. Links will be ensured with health Action in Crises advisory bodies.
ECOSOC 11-13 July 2001
In a disaster, WHO's responsibility is to focus on reducing the avoidable death and suffering that result from any natural or man-made disaster and this responsibility can be met only through partnerships.
ECOSOC 15-17 July 2002
Statement of the World Health Organization that WHO will continue to be active in conflicts and crises
ECOSOC 15 July 2003
A statement regarding responding to people's health needs during crises.
Public Health learning for emergency coordination
The availability of authoritative and up-to-date scientific information on best public health practices and policies is crucial for effective coordination in Crises. This document describes three projects which have been developed to improve best public health practices.
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Public Health Learning for Emergency Coordination (pdf 43 kb)
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Apprentissage de la santé publique (pdf 45 kb)
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Emergency preparedness at national and sub-national levels
This document focuses on a multi-hazard approach to disaster reduction.
Presence and surge capacity
WHO needs to have surge capacity to ensure that its public health expertise is translated into concrete life-saving actions including the deployment of human and material resources "at 24 hours notice".
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Presence and Surge Capacity for Public Health in Emergencies (pdf 12 kb)
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Présence et capacité de mobilisation instantanée au service (pdf 15 kb)
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Disasters occur when hazards meet vulnerability
Diagram showing how disasters occur when hazards meet vulnerability