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Defining Health Emergency

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Created on October 14, 2025

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Defining Health Emergency

A health emergency is “any event that may have negative consequences for human health, impacts the lives and well-being of a large number of people or a significant percentage of a population, and requires substantial multisectoral assistance.” (WHO, 2005). This includes epidemics, natural disasters, climate-related events, conflicts, and other hazards that disrupt systems and require a coordinated response.