Health needs from humanitarian emergencies at an all-time high

“The risks to health caused by humanitarian emergencies are at an all-time high,” says Dr Bruce Aylward, Executive Director a.i., Outbreaks and Health Emergencies, WHO. “And the situation is getting worse. The increasing impact of protracted conflict, forced displacement, climate change, unplanned urbanization and demographic changes all mean that humanitarian emergencies are becoming more frequent and severe." (Photo: Oxfam International / flickr)

WHO Humanitarian Response Plan 2016