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This evaluation reviewes progress and performance of the humanitarian response, and its interface with the existing Chad health system. It also examines the health effects and implications of cross-border population movements, and health service accessibility for both refugees and the host population.

Published in 2007, by Nigel Pearson

A fact sheet intended for UNHCR health, HIV and nutrition coordinators and implementing partners in order to clarify some issues often raised when a survey is undertaken.

Published in 2007, by UNHCR, CDC

Practical guidelines for conducting inter-agency health and nutrition evaluations (IHEs). There are two parts to these guidelines. Part I describes the nature of IHEs and outlines an evaluation framework and methods that can be used to design and conduct IHEs. Part II describes how to manage an IHE evaluation, disseminate the findings and develop an action plan for follow-up.

Published in 2007, by Interagency Health and Nutrition Evaluation (IHE) Initiative

In 2005, in the aftermath of the Asian tsunami, an IASC Task Force on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings was established to develop intersectoral guidelines on mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings. The guidelines, which were developed by 27 agencies, have been peer reviewed extensively in multiple languages....

Published in 2007, by IASC

Operational guidance intended for emergency relief staff and programme managers of all agencies working in emergency programmes, including national governments, UN agencies, NGOs and donors. It applies to emergency situations in all countries, and extends to non-emergency situations.

Published in 2007, by Emergency Nutrition Network

The UN Standing Committee on Nutrition issues these Reports on Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations with the intention of raising awareness and facilitating action. The Reports are designed to provide information over time on key outcome indicators from emergency- affected populations, play an advocacy role in bringing the plight of emergency affected...

Published in 2007, by UN Standing Committee on Nutrition

Powdered infant formula (PIF) has been associated with serious illness and death in infants due to infections with Enterobacter sakazakii and Salmonella enterica. These guidelines are a generic document that will provide guidance and support for countries and governments. When adapted at the country level, conditions (e.g., climatic and socioeconomic...

Published in 2007, by WHO, FAO

This Global Strategy Report was produced to develop a global strategy to address acute malnutrition rates in protracted refugee situations.

Published in 2006, by UNHCR, WFP

This Handbook sets forth standards for the integration of gender issues from the outset of a new complex emergency or disaster, so that humanitarian services provided neither exacerbate nor inadvertently put people at risk; reach their target audience; and have maximum positive impact. The target audience for this Handbook is field practitioners...

Published in 2006, by Inter-Agency Standing Committee

The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the collective humanitarian response to the ongoing humanitarian situation in Chad, and to assist health actors (the Chad Ministry of Health [MoH], UN agencies, the NGO community and donors) to respond to meet the ongoing needs of refugee and host populations in eastern and southern Chad.

Published in 2006, by Dr Markus Michael, Dr Nigel Pearson, Adoum Daliam

These case studies form part of a project to document learning around cash based responses to the Indian Ocean tsunami. For managers and field workers.

Published in 2006, by Lesley Adams, Retno Winahyu

The UN Standing Committee on Nutrition issues these Reports on Nutrition Information in Crisis Situations with the intention of raising awareness and facilitating action. The Reports are designed to provide information over time on key outcome indicators from emergency- affected populations, play an advocacy role in bringing the plight of emergency affected...

Published in 2006, by UN Standing Committee on Nutrition

Policy document for staff working in emergency settings and especially those involved with food ration planning.

Published in 2006, by UNHCR

In 2003, The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) launched a joint effort to develop, through multi-site field research in refugee communities in Africa, a set of strategies for using food and nutrition-based interventions to support HIV prevention,...

Published in 2006, by UNAIDS, UNHCR, WFP

This policy aims to assist and guide the use of milk products in refugee settings. Indiscriminate distribution and use of milk products in refugee settings poses a significant risk of increased morbidity and mortality to infants and young children through the negative impact on infant feeding practices. Milk products, including DSM, Dried Whole Milk (DWM)...

Published in 2006, by UNHCR

Provides an overview of effectiveness of three community-based targeting food distribution systems. For managers planning community-based targeting systems

Published in 2005, by WFP/IFPRI, D. O. Gilligan, J. Hoddinott, A. R. Quisumbing, M. Sharma

A manual, including the prevention, surveillance, and outbreak control of communicable diseases. Chapters on rapid assessment, prevention, surveillance, oubreak control and disease prevention and control.

Published in 2005, by WHO

This handbook is aimed at WFP staff at all levels who are involved with the delivery of food assistance to WFP beneficiaries. It should serve as both a reference and training manual, providing the staff with - better understanding of food an nutrition issues as they relate to WFP - a practical tool to tackle a number of basic nutrition related tasks,...

Published in 2005, by WFP

The primary purpose of these guidelines is to enable communities, governments and humanitarian organizations, including United Nations agencies, NGOs, and CBOs, to establish and coordinate a set of minimum multisectoral interventions to prevent and respond to sexual violence during the early phase of an emergency. The guidelines specifically detail minimum...

Published in 2005, by IASC

An integrated learning package has been developed to promote and further support the utilization of the IASC Guidelines for HIV/AIDS Interventions in Emergency Settings. The learning package is comprised of three inter-related sets of materials including: 1. a policy-level briefing session 2. one day workshop design and trainer’s guide 3. a self-study...

Published in 2005, by Inter-Agency Standing Committee

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