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… needs to be amputated," he said. A crumbling health care system Years of war and economic turmoil … treatable diseases and infections tragically dangerous. In the case of Mycetoma, which is …
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South Sudan: New fighting will bring new suffering
… Sudan will suffer from a lack of food and health care while on the run. The latest uprootings … that if they don't their lives will be in danger?" said Franz Rauchenstein, who heads …
Azerbaijan: Empowering mine survivors through purposeful reintegration into the community
… overcome their challenges through our mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) … in our efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of landmines and explosive remnants of … resilience. Provided direct psychological care to 44 affected people through 301 …
Afghanistan: Real commitment to reduce civilian suffering needed from warring parties
… near populated areas. Rising attacks on health facilities and workers – 54 in the … injured or sick but can’t seek out medical care because nearby clinics have closed and it’s too far, dangerous or expensive to travel to another …
Trainings on de-escalation of violence at healthcare facilities
… study on the patterns of violence against healthcare in Karachi. The report can be accessed … been taken in Karachi under Healthcare in Danger Project including the training of …
Haiti: Renewed clashes fuel a humanitarian crisis that has no end in sight
… everything is in short supply: medical care, drinking water, food and even basic … been targeted. Already in 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that fewer … daily challenge and, in some cases, a mortal danger. Often, residents take their lives in …
Central America: Annual Report 2020
… by violence 57 Migration and displacement 60 Health care 61 The missing 64 People deprived of … policies is the their children, about the dangers they face in seeking that emphasis on …
Bangladesh: Emergency nurses go above and beyond duty amid COVID-19
… system, we categorize patients based on their health conditions so that those who need … home. At the outset of the pandemic, we were scared because of the virus spread. But we have … abuse because they are more exposed to the dangers of COVID-19. Low number of nursing …
The rule of law at the national and international levels: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2016
… of the law. In addition, the resolution on health care in danger calls on States to adopt and …
Status of additional protocols relating to the protection of victims of armed conflicts: ICRC statement to the United Nations, 2014
… of IHL. Yet today, violence against health-care personnel, facilities and transports is … In carrying out its Health Care in Danger project, the ICRC has organized expert …
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