Editorial
- The Americas and the new global humanitarian context
The Interview
- Dr. Dana Van Alphen, regional advisor for the PAHO/WHO emergency response team
News from PAHO/WHO
- Preparing for health emergencies in Central America and the Dominican Republic
- The Caribbean readies for potential cholera outbreak
- Experts discuss the use of field hospitals and foreign medical teams
Other Organizations
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REMPAN promotes preparedness and assists in radiological emergencies
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Meeting for the Regional Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction
New Tools
- CRED provides valuable information on the impact of disasters
-Guidelines for delivering humanitarian assistance in complex emergencies
Member Countries
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La Niña ravages Colombia
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Haiti: moving from emergency to a fragile recovery
Safe Hospitals
- Despite advances, much remains to be done to reduce risk in the health sector
Perspective
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene: the Dominican Republic’s plan to control outbreaks
Publications and Multimedia
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Natural Hazards, Unnatural Disasters
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Criteria for Use in Preparedness and Response for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency
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A Chronicle of the Earthquake in Haiti
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Report on Climate Change Adaptation in Central America, Mexico, and Cuba
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Disasters newsletter using new technologies
What's New at CRID
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Information on risk management in Central America
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CRID resources available on DesAprender website