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Principled Aid in SyriaA Framework for International Agencies

Haid Haid (2019) C1

Research Paper. As the fighting in Syria winds down, international humanitarian organisations (IHOs) operating from Damascus are hopeful that the Syrian government’s interference in their work will decrease. However, the government is attempting to formalise its influence over humanitarian operat ... more

Community based psychosocial services in humanitarian assistance. A facilitator's guide

Agni, Kathy; et al. LutherahjalpenChurch of Sweden; Norwegian Church Aid and Presbyterian Disasters Assistance (2005) C2

This expansive facilitator's guide deals with psychosocial interventions concerning multiple causes of trauma such as HIV and AIDS and post-conflict situations. The guide offers technical advice to the implementor which is usefully augmented by diagrams, ideas for games and other useful intervention ... more

Dangerous ground - Syria’s refugees face an uncertain future

Danish Refugee Council, Norwegian Refugee Council, CARE, et al. (2018) C1

Hundreds of thousands of refugees are at risk of being pushed to return to Syria in 2018, despite ongoing violence, bombing and shelling that are endangering the lives of civilians, leading humanitarian agencies warn in a report released today. The warning comes amid a global anti-refugee backlash, ... more

A Glimmer of Light in Venezuela’s Gloom - Latin America Report N°75 | 15 July 2019

International Crisis Group (2019) C1

Humanitarian Action for Children 2022 Revision 1 (May 2022) - Children on the move, including Venezuelans and communities affected by COVID-19

UN Children's Fund UNICEF (2022) C_UNICEF

Community Mental Health Practice. Seven essential Features for Scaling up in low- and middle-income Countries

Basic Needs Basic Rights (2009) CC

The seven essential features of practice for scaling up are described with great clarity. They are practical and universal, and encourage local innovation. They include policy, funding and local management structure, as well as working with all possible partners and developing local context adaptati ... more

Nuclear accidents and radioactive contamination of foods

WHO, INFOSAN, FAO (2011) C_WHO

Recent Advances in the Management Strategies for Buruli Ulcers

Popa G.; Muntean Al., Popa M. (2023) CC

Buruli ulcer (BU) is a bacterial skin infection that is caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans and mainly affects people who reside in the rural areas of Africa and in suburban and beach resort communities in Australia.

Victimization and PTSD in Ugandan Youth

Mandrup, L. & Elklit, A. Open Journal of Epidemiology (2014) CC

Background: Little is known about post-traumatic stress (PTSD) prevalence rates in community samples. This is especially true for the African continent where child-soldiers, HIV/AIDS affected and orphans have been the target for PTSD prevalence studies. Objectives: The aim of this study is to invest ... more

Consolidated Humanitarian Health Guidelines

ECHO EU (2014)

These Guidelines comprise a General Guidelines document that provides the basic parameters of DG ECHO humanitarian health assistance, complemented by specific Technical Guidance in annex.

Northeast Nigeria Health Sector - Humanitarian Response Strategy 2025 - 2027 (December 2024)

Government of Nigeria; Health Cluster; World Health Organization WHO (2024) CC

The protracted humanitarian situation in northeastern Nigeria, particularly in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) States, remains a concern due to ongoing insecurity, displacement, food insecurity, disease outbreaks, and climate-related shocks. To address these complex challenges, the health sector has ... developed a comprehensive humanitarian response strategy aligned with the three States Development plans, Durable Solutions for the Population Displacement Plan, and the Humanitarian Need Response Plan for 2025. This strategy aims to reduce morbidity and mortality among crisisaffected populations by ensuring timely, equitable, and effective delivery of lifesaving health services, while strengthen the resilience of health system and enhancing local and national capacities for sustainable health response in protracted emergency. Supported by an in-depth analysis of the ongoing health humanitarian response using the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) methodology, the strategy is guided by three key objectives: 1. Provide access to lifesaving interventions and sustain an effective response to the prolonged health emergency. 2. Prevent, mitigate, and prepare for health risks from all hazards and respond to all health emergencies. 3. Advance the primary health care approach and essential health system capacities for universal health coverage. To achieve these objectives, the strategy employs the “Five C” framework which refers to: • Collaborative Surveillance: Enhancing collaborative efforts for effective monitoring. • Community Protection: Implementing community-based protection measures. • Safe and Scalable Care: Ensuring care that is both secure and scalable. • Access to Countermeasures: Facilitating access to necessary countermeasures. • Emergency Coordination: Coordinating emergency responses efficiently. These proactive approaches are designed to be more anticipatory and preemptive rather than reactive, aiming to meet the needs of the crisis-affected population by providing lifesaving interventions, enhancing preventive and anticipatory actions, and ensuring the resilience of the health system. All actions are guided by International Humanitarian Standards and the Humanitarian Principles. The implementation of the health humanitarian response strategy will involve collaboration with local authorities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international organizations. The strategy emphasizes localization and resource mobilization, efficient logistics and supply chain management, mainstreaming protection, and the deployment and training of healthcare workers. Continuous monitoring and periodic evaluation will ensure the effectiveness of the response. Cross-sector collaboration with sectors such as WASH, Nutrition, Education, and Protection will be crucial to enhance the quality and reach of health interventions. Additionally, sustainability and transition approaches will ensure long-term health outcomes and benefits, bridging the gap from humanitarian to development efforts. By adopting this comprehensive approach, the humanitarian response in northeastern Nigeria, particularly in BAY States, can be effectively guided, ultimately reducing the suffering of affected populations. more

South Sudan Situation - Responding to the needs of displaced South Sudanese and refugees, Supplementary Appeal January - December 2018

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2018) C1

The refugee exodus from South Sudan continues at an alarming rate, even as the crisis is entering its fifth year. Close to 2.4 million South Sudanese have fled to neighbouring countries mostly to Uganda—the largest host country in sub-Saharan Africa—followed by Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, the Democr ... more

Propelling the Pediatric HIV Therapeutic Agenda With Science, Innovation, and Collaboration

E. J. Abrams; J. Ananworanich; M. Archary; M.N. Ngongondo; P. Brouwers J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr; Pub Med (2018) C2

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr Volume 78, Supplement 1, August 15, 2018

West and Central Africa Region Weekly Humanitarian Snapshot (07 – 13 July 2015)

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (2015)

Namibia: National Public Health Laboratory Policy

Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS) (2012) C1

RWANDA COMMUNITY BASED HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY

Ministry of Health, Rwanda (2010) C2

This Policy for community-based health insurance answers the will of the Rwandan government to popularize the fundamental aces of the current policy. This document serves as an update to the first policy that was elaborated and published in 2004, and integrates all the changes that have occurred in ... more

HIV epidemiology in Nigeria

Awoyemi Abayomi Awofalaa, Olusegun Emmanuel Ogundele (2016) CC

Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2016.03.006 Open Access

Report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict in Myanmar (S/2017/1099)

UN Security Council (2017)

Failure to Protect: Syria and the UN Security Council

Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (2015)