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Health Cluster

Description

Health Clusters exist to relieve suffering and save lives in humanitarian emergencies, while advancing the well-being and dignity of affected populations. Currently there are 31 Health Clusters/Sectors, of which 2 are regional coordination mechanisms. These Health Clusters/Sectors are working to meet the health needs of millions of people worldwide.

The Global Health Cluster exists to support Health Clusters/Sectors in countries. It can make a difference by:

  • providing the right expertise at the right place at the right time;
  • building capacity of Health Cluster Coordinators and other Health Cluster staff in countries;
  • gathering and disseminating sound and relevant information to guide partners’ response;
  • identifying and addressing gaps in technical knowledge and available guidance to ensure the health response follows global best practices and standards; and
  • promoting and advocating for the importance of humanitarian health action on the global stage, to make sure that Health Clusters receive the political and financial support needed.

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