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What we do - World Health Organization (WHO) From surveillance systems that detect emerging threats to ensuring countries are stocked with critical supplies, WHO’s global systems prepare countries, health systems and communities to respond rapidly if an emergency hits This includes supporting national governments in building resilient health services that can withstand diverse threats From strengthening primary care and providing
Emergency contraception - World Health Organization (WHO) Moreover, emergency contraception should be integrated into health care services for populations most at risk of exposure to unprotected sex, including post-sexual assault care and services for women and girls living in emergency and humanitarian settings
Risk assessment - World Health Organization (WHO) Risk assessment A risk assessment determines the potential impact of a public health threat and the necessary response measures Under the International Health Regulations (IHR) provisions, countries detect and notify WHO of any event that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)
Appeal - Guatemala - World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency response WHO in Guatemala aims to protect and save the lives and dignity of severely affected people through effective and coordinated humanitarian response efforts, embracing a human rights approach and intersectional and differential perspective respectful of age, gender, diversity, cultural and linguistic relevance WHO seeks to promote sustainable solutions that contribute to the
Clinical Checklists - World Health Organization (WHO) The Emergency Care Checklists are simple, one-page tools used to guide care for acutely ill or injured patients in emergency units They provide a structured approach to ensure key life-saving steps are taken at critical points, including after primary and secondary surveys and before leaving the patient Intended for high-acuity cases, these checklists have been shown to improve care
Alert and Response - World Health Organization (WHO) Early detection and rapid response to signals of potential public health events can prevent local events from becoming global emergencies WHO works to quickly detect health threats, assess their risks, and send timely alerts Under the International Health Regulations, WHO is mandated to detect and assess public health risks and events, help countries respond to them, and share critical
WHO - List of emergencies The health emergencies list below details the disease outbreaks, environmental disasters and other humanitarian crises in which WHO has played or is still playing an essential role in protecting health
Simulation Exercises - World Health Organization (WHO) A Simulation Exercise (SimEx) simulates an emergency situation to which a described or simulated response is made The purpose of a simulation exercise is to validate and enhance preparedness and response plans, procedures and systems for all hazards and capabilities WHO defines different types of exercises, including discussion-based table top exercises as well as operations-based exercises