Dec 28, 2024 · WHO is appalled by this morning’s raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital, which has put the last major health facility in North Gaza out of service. The systematic dismantling of the health system and a siege for over 80 days on North Gaza puts the lives of the 75,000 Palestinians remaining in the area at risk. Initial reports indicate that some areas of the hospital were burnt …

But HAIs are a daily threat in every hospital and clinic, not only during epidemics and pandemics. Lack of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in health care settings not only affects the application of infection prevention and control (IPC) best practices but also equity and dignity among both those providing and receiving care.

Occupational hazards in the health sector. This e-tool is intended for use by people in charge of occupational health and safety for health workers at the national, subnational and facility levels and for health workers who want to know what WHO and ILO recommend for the protection of their health and safety

Jan 19, 2025 · The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the Gaza ceasefire, hostage and prisoner release deal, which brings hope for millions of people whose lives have been ravaged by the conflict. The health challenges ahead are immense. The entire population of Gaza has faced multiple displacements. More than 46 600 people have been killed and over 110 000 have …

Data were compiled from the WHO Regional offices and country sources other (e.g. ministry of health, national statistical office) and modified to standardize the unit of measure of per 10 000 population.

Strengthening pre-hospital and hospital sys-tems to ensure the best outcomes for those severely injured in an event. 4, 5 Essential surgery and emergency care capacity at a local level can ensure that injured patients receive immediate life-saving treatment. Maternal and new born emergency care. Provision of psychosocial support for the af-

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Guidelines for the management of common childhood illnesses. This is the second edition of the Pocket book of hospital care for children. It is for use by doctors, nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Management of …

WHO training manual: Surgical Care at the District Hospital WHO Emergency Relief Items, Compendium of Basic Specifications* WHO/UNFPA Essential drugs and other commodities for reproductive health services WHO Essential Trauma Care …

Hospital Emergency Unit Assessment Tool (HEAT) is a tool designed to evaluate the structure and key functions of an emergency unit (or any dedicated intake area for acutely ill and injured patients). Clinical Care Training . . WHO-ICRC Basic Emergency Care course . is an open-access training course for frontline