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The Red Book: A guidance document for medical teams responding to health emergencies in armed conflicts and other insecure environments
CBRN IFRC February 17, 2022

This publication, also referred to as the “Red Book”, offers a guidance framework and introduces additional verification requirements for medical teams preparing for or involved in responding to health emergencies in armed conflict and other insecure environments.

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