They Die of Bombs, We Die of Need: Impact of Collapsing Public Health Systems in Yemen

International Rescue Committee. 03/26/2018 This 12-page report details the impact of civil war on public health systems in Yemen, including the scarcity of lifesaving health services, lack of funds for public services, failure to provide basic medical supplies, failure to pay salaries to health workers, and fuel scarcity and water supply. It includes information that can apply to disasters, such as in Puerto Rico, where there are little to no resources available. (PDF)

Source: Disaster Lit: Resource Guide for Disaster Medicine and Public Health - March 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: The U.S. National Library of Medicine Source Type: news