Helping refugees to stay healthy
Article Abstract:
Providing health education to refugees on the basics of sanitation, nutrition and immunization is vital in helping them to maintain their health in the long term. Strategies include training refugees to act as educators and working through existing camp groups.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1995
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Refugees: a challenge to humanity
Article Abstract:
Providing health care to refugee populations is one of the most important challenges that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees faces. Adequate health care is essential for solving refugee crises and for preventing refugee emergencies.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1995
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Let us join forces
Article Abstract:
The first priority in providing health services to refugees is to prevent excess loss of life. This requires a coordinated and streamlined approach to ensure adequate nutrition, water, shelter and sanitation for refugee populations.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1995
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