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Working together to protect health care
… Too many lives are being lost that could be saved. The consequences of violence against health-care workers are much greater than the sum of …
Finding ways to survive: Stories from Colombia
… "What I am going to do without any money or anything else" … a coma. When I woke up, I was in intensive care. My brother said: 'What I am going to do … ICRC carried out activities in the areas of health, economic security and water and …
Philippines: Life-saving health support without distinction
… of armed conflicts. Such is the case in some parts of the provinces of Maguindanao … continues to provide medical support to local health structures to treat people wounded by … in similar situations, ensuring continuity of care, which is essential for full recovery. …
South Sudan: New fighting will bring new suffering
… forced to flee new outbreaks of fighting in South Sudan will suffer from a lack of food and health care while on the run. The latest uprootings …
Somalia: Working together for humanity
… The ICRC has maintained its presence in Somalia since the … Services Department in the Ministry of Health. During this twin assignment l had the … programme, we have 44 mother and child health-care centres in south and central Somalia. Our …
Philippines: Round-up of activities in central Mindanao
… An update of our activities in central Mindanao, Philippines. Content: The … water for vulnerable communities in Pikit Health: Life-saving support without … Everybody understands that we have to take care of our water system,” Tani added. A …
Understanding violence against health care: A gender perspective
… What are the main obstacles and challenges to safe access to and provision of health care in conflict for girls, boys, women and …
Detention in non-international armed conflict - Meeting of all States, 27-29 April 2015
… This meeting forms part of the third phase of … Third, the consultations have taken care to give due attention to the challenges … consequences for the physical and mental health of the detainee population. For …
Health Care in Danger Report: The untold suffering
… and premature baby section of a hospital killing, among others, five babies and three mothers. A health-care centre occupied by security forces for …
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