Friday, August 3, 2007

HPN Network Paper 60: Mobile Health Units in emergency operations: A methodological approach

by Stephane du Mortier and Rudi Coninx.

Mobile health units are often used to provide health care in unstable situations, such as armed conflicts, where fixed services cannot function for reasons of security. They are, however a controversial way of providing health care, because of their cost, irregular service provision and logistical complexities. Drawing on the experience of the ICRC and relevant literature, this Paper provides a decision making framework for health care workers.

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