Emergency care - World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency care is powerfully aligned with the primary health care agenda as it provides first contact clinical care for those who are acutely ill or injured Pre-hospital and facility-based emergency care is a high impact and cost-effective form of secondary prevention
Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency . . . Concurring with the advice unanimously expressed by the Committee during the meeting, the WHO Director-General determined that the upsurge of mpox 2024 continues to meet the criteria of a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) and, accordingly, on 9 June 2025, issued temporary recommendations to States Parties
Progress on emergency, critical and operative care WHA 76 2 “Integrated emergency, critical and operative care for universal health coverage and protection from health emergencies,” passed with unanimous support during the 76th World Health Assembly in 2023, represented a powerful call for near-term action to strengthen health systems for delivery of high-quality emergency, critical and operative (ECO) care In 2024, WHA 77(8) built on
WHO scales up emergency response in earthquake–hit Myanmar, provides . . . Intensifying support to earthquake–hit Myanmar, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided nearly 100 tons of medicines, medical devices and tents so far, and is assisting in coordination and deployment of emergency medical teams on the ground to meet the growing and evolving health needs of the nearly 12 9 million people in need of humanitarian health assistance Photo credit - WHO
WHO launches new country guidance for health emergency coordination The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive guide, the National Health Emergency Alert and Response Framework, to help countries strengthen their preparedness and response to health emergencies
GOARN marks 25 years of advancing global health emergency preparedness . . . The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) has been at the forefront of the global fight against health emergencies since its inception in April 2000 By leveraging the expertise of global partners it has significantly enhanced country-level operations and strengthened regional development
Emergency preparedness saves lives amid Romania’s catastrophic floods Emergency planning is critical This rapid, coordinated response was only possible because of Romania’s investment in emergency preparedness – early warning systems, trained responders and cross-agency collaboration – all of which played a critical role in reducing casualties during these unprecedented floods
Basic Emergency Care - World Health Organization (WHO) The Basic Emergency Care Course (BEC) is a joint WHO ICRC IFEM learning programme for first contact health workers who care for patients with acute illness or injury BEC teaches a systematic approach to the initial assessment and management of time-sensitive conditions where early intervention saves lives
WHOs Health Emergency Appeal 2026 Severe funding constraints across the humanitarian system have disrupted more than 6600 health facilities, cutting off care for over 53 million people In 2026, an estimated 239 million people will require humanitarian assistance Health emergencies today are therefore unfolding at a time when global response capacities are stretched and under-resourced In response, WHO has reset its approach
Emergency contraception - World Health Organization (WHO) Moreover, emergency contraception should be integrated into health care services for populations most at risk of exposure to unprotected sex, including post-sexual assault care and services for women and girls living in emergency and humanitarian settings