Humanitarian paediatrics: A statement of purpose
Daniel Martínez García, Ribka Amsalu, Christian Harkensee, Sophie Janet, Ayesha Kadir, Vinay Kampalath, Sahar Nejat, Paul H. Wise
Abstract
From pandemics to war, from climate change to disasters-in humanitarian settings, children bear a disproportionate burden. Half of all deaths among children under five years occur in such settings [1]. Globally, one in six children-approximately 450 million-lived in a conflict zone in 2020 [2]. In 2021, children represented 41% of displaced people despite only comprising 30% of the population [3]. Yet, for children, the humanitarian machinery is ill-fit for purpose.
Topics & Concepts
Statement (logic)PediatricsMedicinePolitical scienceFamily medicineGeographyLawHealth and Conflict StudiesChild and Adolescent HealthMigration, Health and Trauma