Disaster Preparedness and Response

Imprimer

The Disaster Preparedness and Response Programme Area Component contributes to human security by reducing avoidable loss of life, burden of disease and disability in emergencies, disasters, conflicts and other humanitarian crisis while responding to the health and nutrition needs of vulnerable populations.

Overview

Objectives/functions

Policies and strategies

Regional targets

Featured publications:

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African Health Monitor
Emergenicies are Real: WHO cares during Emergencies 		Compendium 2010, Vol 3 N°1-12 - Monthly EHA Project and Report MonitoringCompendium Monthly Situation Update 2008

FAITS SAILLANTS

drc_photogallery_thumbRépublique démocratique du Congo
L'OMS et ses partenaires collaborent pour améliorer la situation sanitaire, décembre 2008


thumb_ZimbabweZimbabwe, l’OMS et ses partenaires tentent d’endiguer l’épidémie de choléra au Zimbabwe
Décembre 2008


west_africa_feature_thumbFloods in western Africa: health relief arrives
January 2008