Description
Book Synopsis"A much needed, eminently readable, concise and practical textbook ... New issues on humanitarian reform, non-communicable diseases, equity, corruption, and the role of military and private security firms are only some of the topics that have not been included in previous text books on this subject. I highly recommend this book for students and practitioners who wish to learn about the subject or simply update themselves on the latest developments in the field of conflict and public health."
Paul Spiegel, Deputy Director of the Division of Programme Support and Management at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Switzerland
"These are the most difficult environments to program in; physically, emotionally, politically and morally. Providing public health support and assistance here demands courage, rigor, a commitment to professionalism and an obsession with evidence. This book provides just such a foundation, equipping the student and practition
Table of Contents
Overview of the book
Section 1: Context
1.Causes of conflict
2.Effects of conflict on societies
3.Effects of conflict on health
4.International responses to conflict
5. The humanitarian system
Section 2: Humanitarian Health Interventions
6. Initial assessment and priority-setting
7.Health services delivery
8.Infectious disease controlbr>9. Chronic and cross-cutting interventions
10.Monitoring and evaluation
11.Security and protection
Section 3: Reconstruction
12.Transition and early recovery
13.Post-conflict health system strengthening
14.Health in statebuilding and peacebuilding
15. Conflict and health concepts and priorities
Glossary
