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Health at points of entry and access points UNHCR

WEBThe first point of contact with refugees may be border crossing points or temporary access points such as reception centers, transit centres, waystations and …

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Nutrition specific interventions to prevent and treat malnutrition in

WEBIn emergencies, nutrition specific interventions are crucial to manage acute malnutrition, prevent micronutrient deficiencies, and support optimal and appropriate …

Category: Nutrition Go Health

Health needs assessment UNHCR

WEBEmergency public health interventions must be evidence-based, needs-based and context-specific. Following the Needs Assessment in Refugee Emergencies (NARE) …

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Health in camps and settlements UNHCR

WEBPublic Health interventions in camp and settlements aim to meet the basic health needs of refugees. Health services are closely linked to nutrition and food …

Category: Nutrition, Food Go Health

Health out of camps UNHCR

WEBUNHCR has a comprehensive public health strategy (currently 2021-2025) that applies to emergency and non-emergency operations in both camp and out-of-camp …

Category: Health Go Health

Primary health care coverage standard UNHCR

WEBStandards of primary health care coverage apply to refugee camps and to out-of-camp (including urban) situations. Community health programmes should be …

Category: Health Go Health

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) UNHCR

WEBThe term ‘mental health and psychosocial support' (MHPSS) refers to any type of local or outside support that aims to protect or promote psychosocial well-being …

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Health in urban areas UNHCR

WEB6. Ensure integration into national services and explore health financing mechanisms. Note that UNHCR has developed a comprehensive public health strategy …

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Medical referral care UNHCR

WEBA global UNHCR medical referral care guidance document exists and should be used to develop and implement country specific medical referral SOPs at the onset of …

Category: Medical Go Health

Nutrition needs assessment UNHCR

WEBIn the first 6 months of a refugee nutrition emergency, conducting a rapid nutrition needs assessment is essential to gather crucial data for response planning. The …

Category: Nutrition Go Health

Designing nutrition programmes in emergencies UNHCR

WEBDesigning and managing nutrition programs in emergencies involves a range of interventions to prevent and treat malnutrition among displaced populations. A …

Category: Nutrition Go Health

Primary health care staffing standard UNHCR

WEBThe standards for healthcare staffing apply to health facilities supported by UNHCR. However, national Ministry of Health guidelines if existing should take …

Category: Health Go Health

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

WEBemergency responses are safe, dignified, participatory, community owned, and socially and culturally acceptable. people are enabled to attend to their own well-being and that of …

Category: Health Go Health

UNHCR/AI/2023/03 Administrative Instruction on Public …

WEBThe SOP must at a minimum cover the following: 17 UNHCR/AI/2021/03 Administrative instruction on the acceptance and formalization of donor contributions (cash or in-kind …

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WASH in Emergencies UNHCR

WEBA) WASH Principles. Emergency WASH interventions should be guided by underlying principles aimed at promoting access to life-saving water, sanitation and …

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Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) UNHCR

WEBProtection from sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment is a key principle in UNHCR’s Policy on Emergency Preparedness and Response, and …

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Health needs assessment

WEBEmergency Phase. Health needs assessments should take place in the first days of an emergency and be coordinated and supervised by an experienced Public Health Officer. …

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Sexual and Reproductive Health (including HIV) UNHCR

WEBSexual and reproductive health (SRH) is an essential component of the humanitarian response. Morbidity and mortality related to SRH is a significant global …

Category: Health Go Health

Nutrition in rural areas UNHCR

WEB1. Establish strong co-ordination with the Ministry of Health (MOH), NGOs, UNICEF, WFP and other relevant actors to ensure refugees are integrated into available …

Category: Health Go Health