Lessons learnt from the Ebola epidemic
… there were incidents of violence against health-care personnel who were trying to tackle the … and emergency response. Read: Health Care in Danger Newsletter, January-June 2015 …
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DR Congo: The population of Goma flees a volcano’s menace as a major humanitarian crisis looms
… Goma and the surrounding area. People flee danger once again Even though the eruption of … require support to ensure continuity of care, particularly in primary health centers. At Ndosho hospital, the ICRC …
Humanitarian needs are enormous around the world, but together we can address them.
… Ukraine How you can help Afghanistan Health-care services in Afghanistan are in urgent need of support. Thousands of health facilities have closed or are no longer …
The difficult reality of the armed conflict in Colombia
… there were 218 acts of aggression against health workers and facilities. These were, … event of armed confrontations. Photo: ICRC Health care under threat The institutional response to …
PehlayZindagi: ICRC campaign on right of way and respect for ambulances
… The campaign draws attention to an important health-care issue in Pakistan as part of the wider … the Red Cross (ICRC) global Health Care in Danger project, addressing the issue of …
Myanmar: Facts and figures for 2018
… their livelihoods , supporting primary health care, hospitals and physical rehabilitation … services, and repairing water, health and prison infrastructure. The ICRC …
COVID-19 pandemic
… Threat to public health For people living in conflict zones, the … spread of COVID-19 posed a serious public health threat. However, it was difficult to … given the lack of life-saving health care for other medical needs. Featured …
For survivors of sexual violence: How to find help
… help from other local agencies in your area: Health support Important health care is given in the first 72 hours after a … or chat centers If you are in immediate danger where you are currently staying, then …
Iraq, Syria and Yemen: Five times more civilians die in city offensives, new report finds
… for generations and there is the very real danger that cities experiencing these conflicts … Essential urban services like water, health care, electricity and schools are damaged, …
Myanmar: Raising awareness of landmine risks, minimizing threat to lives
… insecurity, no access to clean water and health care, and other basic necessities. Added to … hazards continue to pose life-threatening danger to the people. In Rakhine State, women, …
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