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Colombia: Living in the shadow of armed conflict

… the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public health, the economy, and society as a whole, … a regrettable record of attacks on health-care workers, facilities and vehicles, and … for different people. Health care in danger It is becoming increasingly dangerous …

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Azerbaijan: Closure of Barda office marks the end of over 25 years of impact

… independence. They may need urgent medical care as a result of combat. When conflict … is checking medical supplies we donated to health care structures in Azerbaijan. Over the … our team was conducting a comprehensive mine danger awareness session in a camp for …

ICRC staff member is raising awareness on the dangers of mines and explosive remnants of war.

COVID-19 in conflict zones – Visualizing the risk

… easy to come by and many places lack basic health care facilities. For tens of millions of … "I am really scared of COVID-19 as it is a dangerous disease. If coronavirus hits here …

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32nd International Conference: Resolutions and reports

… report (2015, 32IC/15/19.3) Resolution 4: Health Care in Danger: Continuing to protect the delivery of …

Law and policy topic

Where is the urgency to bring attacks on healthcare to an end?

… against the wounded and sick, medical care providers, ambulances and health care facilities. We are at risk of … and by others, including the Health Care in Danger initiative of the International Red …

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New tool for policymakers and legislators

… legislation for protecting the provision of health care during conflict and other emergencies is … delivery and services. Read:  Health Care in Danger Newsletter, January-June 2015   …

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Speech by ICRC Vice-President at World Humanitarian Day panel

… Humanitarian Day panel on "Violence against health care and its implications for affected … in IHL. Through our "Health Care in Danger" project we've raised awareness at …

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Facts & Figures Gaza-May 2021

… during this difficult time. Supporting health facilities is our key priority, and … Service (EMS) response. Because there is no health without mental health, the ICRC will … the awareness of over 750,000 persons on the dangers of unexploded ordnance (UXO). 1,000 …

Law and policy topic

Evaluations at the ICRC: Evidence-based learning

… work of the ICRC Regional Delegation in Lima Health Care in Danger Strategy Community Contact Centers …

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Helping the helpers – why does psychosocial support matter?

Health-care workers should be provided with tools, … developing strategies for the protection of health care. Only then can health-care workers … Gaza, Syria and Ukraine. Read: Health Care in Danger newsletter, July – November 2015   …

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