Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : World Health Organization
ISBN 13 : 9240019464
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (4 download)
Book Synopsis Prevention and protection against attacks on health care by : World Health Organization
Download or read book Prevention and protection against attacks on health care written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2024-01-24 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attacks on health care have wider repercussions than on the persons directly involved. They deprive people of urgently needed care, often when they are at their most vulnerable and need it most. They not only reduce access to health care, but also undermine entire health systems and long-term public health goals. There is no doubt that the suspension or closure of health services under attack affects millions of lives. In facilities that can remain partially functional, there may be a climate of fear, deterring yet more people from seeking life-saving care. This publication presents 7 good practices to protect, prevent and mitigate against attacks on health care documented in collaboration with WHO Country and Regional offices, partners and other actors and stakeholders in the health sector. These examples of good practices aim to support the health sector in acquiring knowledge on lessons learned in preventing attacks and protecting health care, exchanging ideas on adapting strategies, and analysing how tailored, feasible and effective interventions can be implemented.