Managing Humanitarian Relief Supplies

Source: Natural Disasters: Protecting the Public's Health, Natural Disasters: Protecting the Public's Health , pp. 75-81(7)

Publisher: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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Abstract:

The type and quantity of humanitarian relief supplies are usually determined by two main factors: (1) the type of disaster, since distinct events have different effects on the population; and (2) the type and quantity of supplies available in national inventories prior to the occurrence of a disaster. Chapter Twelve of the PAHO Book "Natural Disasters: Protecting the Public's Health" presents the basic principal regarding humanitarian relief supplies that must be kept in mind, as well as information about the logistical supply chin, supply management, a list of essential drugs and principles to request international assistance.

Keywords: NATURAL DISASTERS; HEALTH EFFECT OF DISASTERS; PUBLIC HEALTH; DISASTERS; REFLIEF SUPPLIES; SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

Document Type: Miscellaneous

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