Health emergencies learning glossary: terminology and concepts for capacity-building approaches

Overview

The WHO Health emergencies learning glossary: terminology and concepts for capacity-building approaches provides a rationale of definitions for professionals, communities, and institutions, particularly those that will use the WHO implementation guidance on emergencies capacity-building. The glossary addresses the need for a standardized terminology in learning for health emergencies by consolidating existing glossaries and definitions into a single, comprehensive reference tool for policy-makers, practitioners, and other stakeholders. It aims to promote common understanding and common usage of terms. It is intended to be used in policy, planning, practice, and communication within the training health emergencies sector.