Ukraine Crisis – Emergency Health Care - WHO 2014

September 2014 – As ongoing fighting between armed groups and government forces unfold in Ukraine people have been forced to flee their homes and have become increasingly vulnerable. It is reported that over 275 000 have been displaced from their homes and that an estimated 341 000 have fled to neighbouring countries. As the ongoing fighting is triggering renewed displacement there is a need to scale up the response to meet the humanitarian needs of the population affected by the violence in Ukraine. With DFATD's support the World Health Organization is helping to reduce the vulnerability of people affected by violence in Ukraine. Project activities include: (1) providing emergency health kits and logistics support for distribution; (2) strengthening early warning systems for infectious diseases; and (3) working with partners to establish mobile clinics and first aid centres.

The expected outcome for this project include increased access to basic health care. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crisis or acute food insecurity.