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Health in humanitarian crises

Health in humanitarian crises
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International cooperation must address healthcare and health needs in humanitarian crises. Populations affected by conflict, forced displacement, and emergencies caused by the effects of climate change face priority issues related to reproductive and child health, nutrition, health system weaknesses, and epidemic risks, among others.

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Health fundamentals

How we understand health in international cooperation and how we address it through humanitarian response.

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Health systems

Humanitarian health responses take place in contexts where health systems already exist, which we can help sustain and strengthen.

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Sexual and reproductive health

In humanitarian crises, women face greater inequality, threatening their sexual and reproductive health and rights.

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Hunger and malnutrition

In a humanitarian crisis, all determinants of hunger worsen, increasing the risk of malnutrition in all its forms.

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Infectious diseases

In humanitarian settings, the transmission of infectious diseases and the risk of epidemics rise. Their prevention, control, and treatment are essential.

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Non-communicable diseases

Non-communicable diseases worsen the health of vulnerable populations lacking continuous access to healthcare services.

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