Health & health facilities

Using the National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) data from 2021 to 2023, this study compares heat-related illness (HRI) in urban and rural areas of the U.S.

Insulin pumps and glucose monitors often rely on having a source of electricity, making planning essential.

This guidance document consolidates and conveys key concepts and measures to promote resilient, green, and inclusive health facilities linked to three key phases of the facility investment life cycle: planning, design, and operation.

In the mountainous region of Talas, northern Kyrgyzstan, Red Crescent volunteers are leading the way to detect disease outbreaks early and keep their communities healthy and safe.

This study examines the effectiveness of preventive interventions in mitigating mental health disorders among survivors of natural hazards and disaster responders.

A study from the University of Ottawa’s Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit (HEPRU) has confirmed that the limits for human thermoregulation—our ability to maintain a stable body temperature in extreme heat—are lower than previously thought.

This column considers extreme heat as not only a direct health threat, but also a systems-level shock that will expose and exacerbate existing vulnerabilities in healthcare delivery.

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed Africa's need for better health financing and tailored action. While global protocols exist, stronger African agency is crucial for independent crisis response.