Chapter 9: Public health guide for emergencies
When terrible things happen in our communities, countries and the world, we want to reach out a helping hand to those who are affected. This guide covers
psychological first aid which involves humane, supportive and practical help to fellow human beings suffering serious crisis events. It is writt...en for people in a position to help others who have experienced an extremely distressing event. It gives a framework for supporting people in ways that respect their dignity, culture and abilities. Despite its name, psychological first aid covers both social and psychological support.
Available in various languages: http://www.who.int/mental_health/publications/guide_field_workers/en/
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Handbook; EmOC indicators
Guidance for health workers
for health and nutrition workers in emergency situations for training, practice and reference
A guide for doctors providing health services for children. 2nd edition
An ICRC Guidance Document
This position paper on polio vaccines replaces the 2016 WHO position paper, and summarizes recent developments in the field.