Operationalising health in the humanitarian-development-peace nexus (HDPN) in Africa: a new framework for building resilience in countries with fragile, conflict and violence-affected settings.

ABSTRACT: Humanitarian needs are escalating globally, with around 300 million people requiring assistance-over half in Africa. These crises are increasingly driven by conflict, climate-related disasters and emergencies and economic instability, all severely impacting public health and disrupting health systems. A new approach is essential to address root causes of humanitarian crises and develop durable solutions. In response to this need, the WHO developed a framework for health in the humanitarian-development-peace nexus (HDPN) in Africa. This framework was informed by literature reviews and consultations with key stakeholders across UN and wider humanitarian sector (including the African Union bodies, WHO offices and relevant non-governmental organisations). The framework presents a structured me

SUBMITTER: Talisuna A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12382521 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature