A review was carried out by IFRC from March to June 2020 on the contingency planning process at the National Society level. To respond to the major findings of the review and on the requests from National Societies and IFRC/Partner National Societies (PNS) supporting staff, these documents were developed to accompany the existing Contingency Planning […]
Contingency Planning Guidance Read More »
This is the latest guidance from WHO with regards to maintaining a safe and adequate blood supply and collecting convalescent plasma in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Climate Smart Disaster Risk Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic: This document is intended to provide concise, user-friendly guidance, to be attached as a ‘Companion Annex’ to any future circulation of the targeted nine (9) IFRC DRR and climate-related tools. The document is available in English, French, and Arabic.
Climate Smart Disaster Risk Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic Read More »
Trust is critical for an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the deployment and acceptance of vaccines. To build trust, it is important to understand how communities perceive the disease, what their main questions and concerns around vaccines are, and to demonstrate that we are adapting our activities based on people’s feedback. This pocket
National Societies’ and volunteers’ roles will change through the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic in their respective countries/communities, based on which public health, clinical and health systems activities are likely to be most impactful. National Societies must work with their public authorities so that both governments and NS understand their respective mandates and the roles
In response to the pandemic, many countries are planning and conducting vaccination activities. Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies are being asked by their National Governments and Ministries of Health to participate in COVID-19 vaccine introduction.
IFRC guidance introduction of COVID-19 vaccines Read More »
National Societies’ and volunteers’ roles will change through the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic in their respective countries/communities, based on which public health, clinical and health systems activities are likely to be most impactful. National Societies must work with their public authorities so that both government and NS understand their respective mandates and the roles
Red Cross Red Crescent Health Actions to Respond to COVID-19 Read More »
National Societies’ and volunteers’ roles will change through the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic in their respective countries/communities, based on which public health, clinical and health systems activities are likely to be most impactful. National Societies must work with their public authorities so that both government and NS understand their respective mandates and the roles
Red Cross Red Crescent Health Actions to Respond to COVID-19 Read More »
Approvals of COVID-19 vaccines by regulatory authorities have given hope that an end to the acute phase of the pandemic is within reach. To realize the full potential of these vaccines, they must be distributed in an equitable manner that prioritizes health care workers, front line responders (including Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and
IFRC’s five pillars to prepare for and introduce COVID-19 vaccines Read More »
The Japanese Red Cross Society issued the “Nuclear Disaster Guidelines for Preparedness, Response and Recovery” (Guidelines) on March 30, 2015, and made some changes to them afterward, in March 2016 and November 2018. Based on the experiences and reflections of the activities conducted soon after the TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident (Fukushima Daiichi
Nuclear Disaster Guidelines – Japanese Red Cross Society – November 2018 Read More »