Safe Hospitals in Emergencies and
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Safe Hospitals in Emergencies and
Safe
Hospitals in
Emergencies
and
Disasters
Structural,
Non-structural and
Functional Indicators
World Health Organization
Regional Office for the Western Pacific
2009
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The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply
the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning
the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the
delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Dotted lines on maps represent approximate border
lines for which there may not yet be full agreement.
The mention of specific companies or of certain manufacturers’ products does not imply that they
are endorsed or recommended by the World Health Organization in preference to others of a
similar nature that are not mentioned. Errors and omissions excepted, then names of proprietary
products are distinguished by initial capital letters.
All reasonable precautions have been taken by the World Health Organization to verify the
information contained in this publication. However, the material is being distributed without
warranty of any kind, either express or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of
the material lies with the reader. In no event shall the World Health Organization be liable for any
damages arising from its use.
Project supported by the European Commission
through its Humanitarian Aid department
http://ec.europa.eu/echo/index_en.htm
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