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WEBThe right to health exists for all people, including refugees. The right to health means that all of us can access affordable essential health services when and where we need …

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Health at points of entry and access points UNHCR

WEBThe first point of contact with refugees may be border crossing points or temporary access points such as reception centers, transit centres, waystations and …

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Health in camps and settlements UNHCR

WEBEnsuring access to health services is one component of an overall public health response to emergencies. The overall aim of any public health intervention is to …

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Mental health and psychosocial support UNHCR

WEBRefugees face harsh conditions that can put their mental health under significant stress. UNHCR's Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) programming builds the …

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Health needs assessment UNHCR

WEBEmergency public health interventions must be evidence-based, needs-based and context-specific. Following the Needs Assessment in Refugee Emergencies (NARE) …

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UNHCR GLOBAL STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH

WEBUNHCR Gloal Strategy for Pulic Health 2021-2025 7 GUIDING PRINCIPLES UNHCR’s Global Strategy for Public Health 2021-2025 is guided by the right of all persons to “the …

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Nutrition specific interventions to prevent and treat malnutrition in

WEBReinforce important health and nutrition practices: Apart from dietary interventions, it is equally vital to emphasize the need for appropriate IYCF practices, …

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Health – UNHCR Iran

WEBHealth is a fundamental human right for all, including refugees. Making it possible for refugees to access healthcare is a top priority for UNHCR. UNHCR works with the …

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Disease surveillance thresholds UNHCR

WEBEstablish a functioning surveillance system to rapidly detect and respond to epidemics and other public health emergencies; Overview. Effective disease control …

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Nutrition and food security UNHCR

WEBNutrition and food security. Refugees and other forcibly displaced people are at an increased risk of undernutrition and malnutrition. UNHCR works to ensure people forced …

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Health needs assessment

WEBMore detailed public health assessments can be conducted over time. 4. Standards UNHCR Global Strategy for Public Health 2021-2025 (Strategic Objective 1, result 1) …

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Water, sanitation and hygiene UNHCR

WEBWater, sanitation and hygiene. WASH is the collective term for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. While each is a separate field of work, they are interdependent and help keep …

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Health – UNHCR Pakistan

WEBUNHCR complements department of health Baluchistan HIV prevention response by providing harm reduction services to drug users in Quetta city. Through the Refugee …

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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

WEBArrange for a mental health professional (psychiatrist, psychiatric clinical officer, psychiatric nurse) to support the primary health care facilities to manage people with complex …

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Q&A: Far from being traumatized, most refugees are

WEBThe words 'trauma' or 'traumatized' are often used to describe refugees, but UNHCR's Senior Mental Health Officer Pieter Ventevogel says most in fact cope with …

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Health conditions worsen as displacement from Sudan conflict

WEBThe health and nutrition status of those arriving from Sudan has deteriorated sharply since the conflict started in April and continues to worsen. Underfunding …

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2023: A Moment of Truth for Global Displacement

WEBWithout citizenship, they are caught in legal limbo and often excluded from formal employment, education and health care. In 2023, UNHCR will enter the final two years …

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GUIDANCE AND TOOLS UNHCR GBV Toolkit

WEBOperational Guidance: Responding to the health and protection needs of people selling or exchanging sex in humanitarian settings. UNHCR and UNFPA 2021. UNHCR Gender …

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