Approaches to protect and maintain health care services in armed conflict – meeting SDGs 3 and 16

• 2019

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• Phillipa Druce; Ekaterina Bogatyreva; Frederik Francois Siem; Scott Gates; Hanna Kaade
PMID: 31568540DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-019-0186-0

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The article explores the challenges faced by healthcare providers in conflict zones, focusing on the experiences of Palestinian healthcare workers in the Gaza Strip. It discusses the impact of prolonged conflict on the healthcare system, including shortages of medical supplies, infrastructure damage, and psychological distress among providers. The study highlights strategies used by healthcare workers to cope with these challenges, such as developing resilience, seeking social support, and advocating for improved resources. It underscores the importance of addressing the unique needs of healthcare professionals in conflict settings to maintain effective healthcare delivery and support their well-being.

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Hazards: Infrastructure Failure; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Community Health Workers; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services; Warfare and Armed Conflicts; Armed Conflicts

Institutions: The Centre for Global Health (CGH); Norwegian Red Cross; The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO); World Health Organization (WHO)

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