Moving from the 'why' to the 'how': reflections on humanitarian response in urban settings.
Disasters
; 36 Suppl 1: S87-104, 2012 Jul.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22687158
Given the rising numbers of crises in urban settings, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is currently shifting its focus from 'why' it should intervene to 'how' it should intervene effectively in these contexts. Beyond communities affected by natural disasters and epidemics, MSF has chosen to target populations in urban settings that are affected by violence or by marginalisation and neglect: these groups appear to suffer the greatest number of severe threats to their health and well-being. Recent reflection within MSF has identified a number of key operational challenges to confront in order to respond efficiently to the needs of these populations. These include: appropriate assessments; measurable indicators of vulnerability and impact; pertinent operational approaches and medical strategies; adapted security management; and responsible closure of activities. This paper summarises the main lessons learned from working in urban settings with the principal aim of mutual sharing and understanding.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
População Urbana
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Planejamento em Desastres
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Altruísmo
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Patient_preference
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe
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Haiti
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Disasters
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha
País de publicação:
Reino Unido