Rehabilitation in Emergencies Factsheet

This fact sheet highlights the critical role of rehabilitation services during disasters, conflicts, disease outbreaks, and other major incidents. It explains how emergencies can increase demand for rehabilitation through new injuries while possibly creating barriers to access for those with pre-existing conditions. The fact sheet addresses the concerning trend of rehabilitation needs being overlooked in emergency responses despite clear evidence of their benefits in optimising outcomes for traumatic injuries, infectious diseases, and noncommunicable conditions.

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