International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Humanitarian Settings: The Key Advocacy Asks
Briefs & Fact Sheets
20 May 2025
WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
11 Mar 2024
The Eastern Mediterranean Region faces numerous emergencies due to natural and human-made hazards. These emergencies disrupt health systems, increasing morbidity and mortality from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
The framework aims to integrate NCD management into emergency preparedness and response plans. It emphasizes maintaining continuity of care and medications, and addressing acute complications
The framework outlines five key strategic and operational levers, to be considered in 3 phases (risk reduction/preparation phase, response phase, recovery phase)