May 24, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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.

The Basic Emergency Care Course (BEC) is a joint WHO/ICRC/IFEM learning programme for first contact health workers who care for patients with acute illness or injury. BEC teaches a systematic …

Jan 16, 2025 · Ethiopia is facing a complex, prolonged humanitarian and health crisis due to conflict, the climate crisis and worsening disease outbreaks.

In times of crisis, whether due to disasters, armed conflicts, or other health emergencies, the timely and well-coordinated evacuation of patients is a critical component of emergency response. Past …

Apr 4, 2025 · Intensifying support to earthquake–hit Myanmar, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided nearly 100 tons of medicines, medical devices and tents so far, and is assisting in …

Feb 22, 2023 · Today’s health emergencies are increasingly complex. We live in a globalized, urbanized and connected world where people, vectors and goods are constantly on the move. These …