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Health in camps

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Key points
  • Disease outbreaks and malnutrition are the major public health concerns in emergencies. They are the main causes of high mortality associated with public health.
  • Health, nutrition and WASH are closely linked. Make sure that these sectors are coordinated at all levels.
  • Establish mechanisms to identify major health risks and persons with serious medical needs/conditions, including malnutrition and prioritize vaccination of children against measles and polio as early as possible from the first entry or access point (including reception/transit centers).

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