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The Importance of Humanitarian Aid Workers

Tulane Public Health Blog

Whether they work nationally or internationally, aid workers are tasked with assisting people in communities affected by natural disasters, war, poverty, and other emergencies. It may also involve safety risks. Some aid workers are sent into ongoing crisis situations, while others support communities in later stages of recovery.

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October 3, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

to Advance MCH Housing and Food Security Policy Initiatives AMCHP is pleased to have been awarded a $1.2 to Advance MCH Housing and Food Security Policy Initiatives AMCHP is pleased to have been awarded a $1.2 AMCHP is Awarded $1.2M Moore, Chief Executive Officer of AMCHP. “By

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Promoting and protecting the public’s health: recommendations for a new Administration and Congress, 2025

Big Cities Health Coalition

Urban health departments play a critical role in responding to major health threats while also managing ongoing functions such as vaccinations and chronic disease prevention. Our members are on the front lines of public health in urban America, working every day to make it easier for people to achieve optimal health and safety.