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Conflict and Health

Host country responses to non-communicable diseases amongst Syrian refugees: a review

Publication

14 Mar 2019

Background Since the beginning of the Syrian conflict in 2011, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey have hosted large refugee populations, with a high pre-conflict burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Objectives We aimed to describe the ways in which these three host country health systems have provided NCD services to Syrian refugees over time, and to highlight the successes and challenges...

PublicationRefugee and migrant healthSocial determinants of health

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whO Regional Office for Europe

Noncommunicable Diseases and Migrant Health

Publication

28 Feb 2019

The 53 countries of the WHO European Region have a population of almost 920 million, representing nearly a seventh of the world’s population; international migrants make up almost 10% (90.7 million) in the Region and account for 35% of the global international migrant population (258 million). The proportion of international migrants, including refugees, in Member States of the Region varies fro...

PublicationRefugee and migrant healthSocial determinants of health
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WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Health needs and priorities of Syrian refugees in camps and urban settings in Jordan: perspectives of refugees and health care providers

Case study

12 Nov 2018

This study aimed to determine the perspectives of Syrian refugees in Jordan, Jordanian health care providers, and other stakeholders in addressing the public health issues of the refugee crisis.

Case studyCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetes+7

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WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean

Prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases in emergencies

Fact sheet

17 Oct 2018

This information sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions on emergencies, their impact on people with noncommunicable diseases, and the challenges in treating and managing noncommuicable diseases in emergencies in the region of the Eastern Mediterranean.

Fact sheetEmergency preparedness, prevention and responseRefugee and migrant healthSocial determinants of health

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World Health Organization

Assessing mental health and psychosocial needs and resources

Report

17 Oct 2018

The WHO-UNHCR publication Assessing Mental Health and Psychosocial Needs and Resources: Toolkit for Humanitarian Settings was developed because of frequent requests from the field to advise on assessment. Although a range of assessment tools exist, what has been missing is an overall approach that clarifies when to use which tool for what purpose. This document offers an approach that should help...

ReportMental Health and Neurological ConditionsRefugee and migrant healthSocial determinants of health

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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Advocating for NCD care in humanitarian settings

17 Jun 2018

Civil society – including researchers, NGOs, the private sector and local communities – has a significant role to play in heightening understanding and increasing action on Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in human- itarian settings. This document is the outcome of a Bootcamp, held in June 2018. It brought together young professionals and experts from civil society to inspire advocacy action...

Multistakeholder CollaborationRefugee and migrant health

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World Health Organization

Integrating palliative care and symptom relief into the response to humanitarian emergencies and crises.

Guide

11 Mar 2018

Responses to humanitarian emergencies and crises rarely provide palliative care, the discipline devoted to preventing and relieving suffering rather than to specific diseases, organs or technical skills.This guide, the fourth in a series of World Health Organization (WHO) guidance documents on palliative care, describes the medical and moral necessity of integrating palliative care and pain relief...

GuideCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesDiabetes+4

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