Health Emergencies
Info Tools
Special Projects
September 2009 - Virtual Journey through a Safe Hospital
Take a virtual tour of a hospital that is safe from disasters and can continue to function in emergencies, using this new, easy-to-use DVD that combines video and 3-D animation to explore the elements that could potentially put health facilities at risk. The virtual learning environment also includes a library of publications and several PowerPoint presentations.
September 2009 - Be a Better Donor: Practical Recommendations for Humanitarian Aid
Humanitarian donations can mean the difference between life and death for populations affected by disasters. However, often, the arrival or large quantities of unsolicited donations presents enormous organizational and managerial challenges for authorities and humanitarian actors. This guide promotes exchange, knowledge and mutual collaboration between donors, humanitarian agencies and the media, with the aim of adopting better practices and bringing to light behaviors and myths which hinder or harm the process of donations and the efficient use of these donations to alleviate the consequences of disaster.
July 2009 - Management of Dead Bodies After Disasters - A Field Manual for First Responders - Second Edition
The second edition of this publication reflects scientific and technical developments in the field of mass fatality management, and lessons learned from the use of the manual. When a major disaster strikes, the first people on the scene are often local organizations, residents and volunteers. They are often faced with the retrieval and immediate management of dead bodies before forensic experts can arrive.