WHO Technical Guidelines for Health Emergencies

This page on the World Health Organization web site contains links to many tools and guidance documents for emergency and humanitarian action. The information resources available on this site address the following issues:

General management and health systems

Dead bodies

Management of hazardous and infectious waste

Health assessment

Women and children

Water and sanitation

Communicable diseases

Vaccines and Immunization

Food safety and nutrition

Psychological support

Logistics and supplies

External Links:

Table of Contents

Organization:

World Health Organization

Languages:

English

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