Vous êtes ici : Accueil / Nouvelles / Health needs from humanitarian emergencies at an all-time high
08/04/2016

Health needs from humanitarian emergencies at an all-time high

Press release

Health needs from humanitarian emergencies at an all-time high World Health Organisation (WHO) "WHO and partners need US$ 2.2 billion to provide lifesaving health services to more than 79 million people in more than 30 countries facing protracted emergencies this year, according to WHO’s Humanitarian Response Plans 2016 launched today.

“The risks to health caused by humanitarian emergencies are at an all-time high,” says Dr Bruce Aylward, Executive Director a.i., Outbreaks and Health Emergencies, WHO. “And the situation is getting worse. The increasing impact of protracted conflict, forced displacement, climate change, unplanned urbanization and demographic changes all mean that humanitarian emergencies are becoming more frequent and severe." (Photo: Oxfam International / flickr)

WHO Humanitarian Response Plan 2016

www.who.int

Navigation
Abonner les nouvelles
Se connecter


Mot de passe oublié ?
Nouvel utilisateur ?