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 …

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 …

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.

Apr 28, 2025 · The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) has been at the forefront of the global fight against health emergencies since its inception in April 2000. By leveraging the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

WHO is the only organization that provides global technical leadership for approved health interventions and medical protocol in health emergencies. As a trusted scientific authority on health, WHO raises …