The current crisis in Cox’s Bazar is unfolding, mainly affecting displaced Rohingya population, that are living in temporary settlements with difficult and crowded conditions. WHO is supporting the national health authorities in the emergency response, including clinical and case management.<br /><br />"This is a complex health emergency, with a diphtheria outbreak requiring specialized treatment centres, integrated with extensive preparedness work for future and ongoing outbreaks of other diseases," said Dr. Srinivas Murthy, EDCARN member deployed as WHO lead for case management in Cox's Bazar.<br /><br /> "This calls for an integrated approach to clinical management across the emergency response, demonstrating the need for strong clinical guidance during these difficult situations."
Integrated approach to clinical management in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
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