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About WHO Centre for Health Development

WebThe World Health Organization (WHO) Centre for Health Development (the "WHO Kobe Centre"), was established in Kobe, Japan in 1995 by the WHO Executive Board as a …

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Health Data Management

WebAccurate and real-time health data is crucial for all phases of disasters from preparedness to recovery. It helps to inform decision-making processes, allocate resources effectively, …

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Chapter 2.5 High-risk groups

WebChapter 2.5 describes how to identify and support high-risk groups in disaster research by: Describing high-risk groups in the community. Addressing barriers to inclusion through …

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Systematic review and meta-analysis: financial barriers to …

WebFour electronic databases - PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Web of Science – were searched using a combination of terms related to forgone care, long-term care, unmet …

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New estimates of unmet healthcare need around the world

WebThe surveys were conducted between 2001 and 2019 across 83 low-, middle- and high-income countries. Noting the large variation in questions and response categories, the …

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Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

WebEarly and effective MHPSS interventions, including any local or outside support that aims to protect or promote psychosocial well-being and/or prevent or treat mental health …

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Director’s Message: World Health Day 2024

WebThis year’s World Health Day on 7 April focuses on ‘My health, my right’ to champion the rights of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services. Everyone …

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Measuring unmet healthcare needs would add considerable value …

WebAs requested in the 76th World Health Assembly resolution in 2023, it is an opportunity to discuss the importance and feasibility of using unmet needs for healthcare services as …

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New WHO World Report on Ageing and Health: creating a new …

WebOn the International Day of Older Persons, WHO released the first World Report on Ageing and Health. For the first time in history, most people can expect to live into their sixties …

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Inequality in unmet healthcare and social care needs in Europe

WebTo ensure equitable access to necessary care and accelerate progress towards universal health coverage (UHC), measuring the gap between the services that people need and …

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WKC publication on catastrophic health expenditure and unmet …

WebThe WHO Centre for Health Development (WHO Kobe Centre – WKC) conducts research on financial hardship due to health spending and unmet care need among older people …

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MHPSS Interventions

WebAfter a crisis, timely MHPSS is vital to alleviate acute stress symptoms and prevent long-term mental health issues. Emergency situations call for a range of MHPSS strategies to …

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Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations

WebVulnerability is defined as ‘The conditions determined by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors or processes which increase the susceptibility of an individual, a …

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Dr Viroj Tangcharoensathien

WebTerm: 2022-2024. Dr Viroj Tangcharoensathien is the Secretary General of International Health Policy Program Foundation and advisor on Global Health to Ministry of Public …

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What is driving the demand for long-term care in low- and middle …

WebThe number of people aged 65 years and older will increase in middle-income countries, where most older people will be living by 2050. However, many people in low- and …

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MHPSS Related Guidelines

WebMHPSS Minimum Services Package (2023) International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). (2020). Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support.

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Vulnerability Assessment Tools

WebCapacity refers to the combination of all the strengths, attributes and resources available within an organization, community or society to manage and reduce disaster risks and …

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MHPSS Training Tools

WebREADY: Preparedness for timely and effective mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings (coming soon) The " READY " training package is being developed …

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2024年世界保健デー 所長メッセージ

Web世界保健機関(WHO)は1948年、健康を享受する権利は基本的人権であると憲章に記しました。しかし今日、到達可能な最高水準の心身の健康への権利を、世界の人口81億人 …

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