CAP and Other Appeals for 2008
WHO appeals for USD 164.5 million to support countries in crisis in 2008
Within the framework of the Consolidated Appeals Process 2008, WHO appeals for USD 164.5 million to respond to the health aspects of humanitarian emergencies in 2008.
In addition, the health sector is requesting almost US$ 132 million for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, out of which WHO’s part will be decided in the framework of the Health Cluster during 2008.
WHO's focus is on the Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Liberia, Nepal, the occupied Palestinian territory, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Timor-Leste, Uganda, West Africa and Zimbabwe.
Priorities include:
- Improving access to essential health care for vulnerable people
- Strengthening coordination among health partners
- Establishing and strengthening disease surveillance, early warning and response systems
- Reinforcing emergency and preparedness response capacities
- Supporting systems to reduce maternal, infant and under-five mortality and morbidity
- Strengthening health and socio-psychological support to victims of violence
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Central African Republic
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Chad
pdf, 161kb -
Côte d'Ivoire
pdf, 199kb -
Democratic Republic of the Congo
pdf, 243kb -
Iraq
pdf, 123kb -
Liberia
pdf, 113kb -
Nepal
pdf, 135kb -
occupied Palestinian territory
pdf, 120kb -
Timor_Leste
pdf, 112kb -
Somalia
pdf, 156kb -
Sri Lanka
pdf, 107kb -
Sudan
pdf, 197kb -
Uganda
pdf, 124kb -
West Africa
pdf, 172kb -
Zimbabwe
pdf, 149kb
More information
- Humanitarian Appeal web site (OCHA - Reliefweb)
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Consolidated Appeal Process: Responsibilities in the health sector
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