A snapshot of catastrophic post-disaster health expenses post-Haiyan

A snapshot of catastrophic post-disaster health expenses post-Haiyan

Introduction: This paper provides a snapshot of the health-care costs, out-of-pocket expenditures and available safety nets post-Typhoon Haiyan. Methods: This descriptive study used a survey and document review to report direct and indirect health-care costs and existing financial protection mec...

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Main Authors: Noel Espallardo, Lester Sam Geroy, Raul Villanueva, Roy Gavino, Lucille Angela Nievera, Julie Lyn Hall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific 2015-11-01
Series:Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
Subjects:
post-disaster health expenses
Haiyan
Yolanda
health care costs
out-of-pocket expenditures
Online Access:http://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/382/582

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