disasters
Communicable Disease Control in Emergencies: A Field Manual
Connolly, M.A, 2005, Communicable Disease Control in Emergencies: A Field Manual, published by WHO
Communicable diseases are a major cause of mortality in emergency situations (that is, situations in which people are in need of urgent humanitarian relief) because generally in such circumstances health services collapse, access to health care is very limited, malnutrition is widespread, [...]
The role of the affected state in humanitarian action: A case study on Indonesia
Whilst covering a lot of old ground on the role of the affected state and others in humanitarian action, this report by Barnaby Willitts-King is very timely as it raises issues including of the role of local authorities, local ownership, and appropriate behaviours of international agencies, both official and NGO.
Working with women at risk. Practical guidelines for assessing local disaster risk
E. Enarson et al., 2003. Working with women at risk. Practical guidelines for assessing local disaster risk, International Hurricane Center Florida International University
The authors define this manual as a step by step guide to assess the resources and vulnerabilities of communities through women’s eyes. They designed this manual as a resource for others interested in [...]
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