Emergency Care Guides

Learn about how to deal with common health related challenges that can happen after natural disasters, including practical advice for low resource settings.

Medical & Health

How to manage common emergency health issues

First Aid 

Learn how to deal with common medical emergencies. 

Preventing Infections

Steps you can take to lower the risk of infectious diseases.

Emergency Wound Care

Learn how to manage external bleeds and wounds in an emergency.

Medicines Shortage

What to do if you are running out of specific medications.

Food & Water

How to eat and drink safely after a natural disaster

Food Safety

Learn methods to ration, store and safely consume food after a natural disaster.

Drinking Water

Water-borne disease is incredibly common and dangerous. Learn how to make water safer to drink, and what to avoid.

Safe nutrition for babies & young children

Babies and young children have different nutrition needs to adults. Read our guides to learn about safe ways to provide food and care.

Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS): Make your own

ORS is vital to keeping hydrated, particularly during hot weather and those suffering from diarrhoea. You can make it yourself simply and cheaply.

Hygiene

Learn about ways you can stay clean in low resource settings.

Handwashing & Personal Hygiene

How to stay clean without water and soap

Menstruation (Periods) During Emergencies

How to manage menstruation during a shortage of sanitary products.

Waste Safety: What to do without a toilet

Human waste can spread disease. Learn alternative safe options when a toilet is not available.

Earthquakes

General advice related to safety after an earthquake

Electrical Hazards

Electrical shocks can cause direct harm and fires. Learn how to reduce risks and apply first aid if someone is electrocuted.

Immediately after an earthquake: What to do

General advice on what to do immediately after an earthquake