Emergency care - World Health Organization (WHO)
May 24, 2025 · Emergency care is powerfully aligned with the primary health care agenda as it provides first contact clinical care for those who are acutely ill or injured. Pre-hospital and facility-based …
Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) …
Jul 10, 2025 · Concurring with the advice unanimously expressed by the Committee during the meeting, the WHO Director-General determined that the upsurge of mpox 2024 continues to meet the criteria …
Progress on emergency, critical and operative care
May 24, 2025 · WHA 76.2 “Integrated emergency, critical and operative care for universal health coverage and protection from health emergencies,” passed with unanimous support during the 76th …
WHO scales up emergency response in earthquake–hit Myanmar, …
Apr 4, 2025 · Intensifying support to earthquake–hit Myanmar, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided nearly 100 tons of medicines, medical devices and tents so far, and is assisting in …
WHO's Health Emergency Appeal 2025
Jan 16, 2025 · WHO's health emergency appeal identifies the critical priorities and resources required to address 42 ongoing health emergencies, including 17 Grade 3 crises – the most severe. These …
GOARN marks 25 years of advancing global health emergency …
Apr 28, 2025 · The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) has been at the forefront of the global fight against health emergencies since its inception in April 2000. By leveraging the …
WHO's Health Emergency Appeal 2026
Feb 3, 2026 · Severe funding constraints across the humanitarian system have disrupted more than 6600 health facilities, cutting off care for over 53 million people. In 2026, an estimated 239 million …
WHO launches new country guidance for health emergency coordination
Oct 23, 2025 · The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive guide, the National Health Emergency Alert and Response Framework, to help countries strengthen their preparedness …
Basic Emergency Care - World Health Organization (WHO)
The Basic Emergency Care Course (BEC) is a joint WHO/ICRC/IFEM learning programme for first contact health workers who care for patients with acute illness or injury. BEC teaches a systematic …
Ethiopia: WHO Health Emergency Appeal 2025
Jan 16, 2025 · Ethiopia is facing a complex, prolonged humanitarian and health crisis due to conflict, the climate crisis and worsening disease outbreaks.