Gayer, M;
Golaz, A;
Howard, N;
Schilperoord, M;
(2005)
Introduction.
In: Ballance, S, (ed.)
Malaria Control in Complex Emergencies: an interagency field manual.
World Health Organization, pp. 1-13.
ISBN 924159389X
https://researchonline.lshtm.ac.uk/id/eprint/2599517
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This chapter:
■ explains what is meant by a complex emergency and the different
phases of an emergency
■ discusses the impact of complex emergencies, explaining who is
affected
■ provides basic information about malaria parasites, malaria
transmission and populations at risk, and why malaria is signifi cant in
emergency situations
■ sets out the key steps of an effective emergency response.