A Guide to Fire Safety with Solar Systems
As solar energy systems become more common, firefighters need to be equipped with the knowledge to safely respond to fires involving PV-equipped structures. SETO awardee, IREC, developed free, self
Statement of the Forty-fourth Meeting of the Polio IHR Emergency
The 44th meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations (IHR or Regulations) on the international spread of poliovirus was convened by the WHO Director
Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005)
Concurring with the advice unanimously expressed by the Committee during the meeting, the WHO Director-General determined that the upsurge of mpox 2024 continues to meet the criteria
WHO scales up emergency response in earthquake–hit Myanmar,
Intensifying support to earthquake–hit Myanmar, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided nearly 100 tons of medicines, medical devices and tents so far, and is assisting in
Basic Emergency Care
The Basic Emergency Care Course (BEC) is a joint WHO/ICRC/IFEM learning programme for first contact health workers who care for patients with acute illness or injury. BEC teaches a systematic
GOARN marks 25 years of advancing global health emergency
The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) has been at the forefront of the global fight against health emergencies since its inception in April 2000. By leveraging the
World Health Organization Emergencies Programme
National health emergency alert and response framework This multi-hazard Health Emergency Alert and Response Framework provides guidance for coordinating emergency response
Fire Safety Procedures for Photovoltaic Systems and Battery Storage
Today, firefighters and other first responders must be trained to address a solar system in a fire emergency and understand general solar system fire safety.
Solar PV Safety
This two-minute video describes the free online training available to fire fighters about working safely when responding to incidents at PV-equipped structures.
Emergency care
Emergency care is powerfully aligned with the primary health care agenda as it provides first contact clinical care for those who are acutely ill or injured. Pre-hospital and facility-based
Health emergencies
The Health Emergency Information and Risk Assessment area of work provides authoritative information for public health decision-making in emergencies, with responsibility for identifying new public health
Progress on emergency, critical and operative care
WHA 76.2 “Integrated emergency, critical and operative care for universal health coverage and protection from health emergencies,” passed with unanimous support during the 76th
Emergency & Critical Care
The Basic Emergency Care Course (BEC) is a joint WHO/ICRC/IFEM learning programme for first contact health workers who care for patients with acute illness or injury. BEC teaches a