Emergency Relief Operations

Kevin M. Cahill, M.D., (1936-2022) was University Professor and Director at the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs at Fordham University and the President of the Center for International Humanitarian Cooperation in New York City. He was also a Professor of Clinical Tropical Medicine and Molecular Parasitology at New York University and Director of the Tropical Disease Center at Lenox Hill Hospital. He served as the Chief Advisor on Humanitarian and Public Health Issues for three Presidents of the United Nations General Assembly and for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. His career in tropical medicine and humanitarian operations began in Calcutta in 1959; he carried out medical, relief, and epidemiological research in 70 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. He wrote or edited 33 books, translated into many languages, and more than 200 articles in peer-reviewed journals on subjects ranging from public health and tropical diseases to humanitarian assistance, foreign affairs, Irish literature, and history. He held numerous Honorary Doctorates from universities around the world.

"...useful to specialists and technicians as a reference source." -Human Rights Quarterly "The authors of this volume explore organizational and political response capacities, effective multidisciplinary responses, the interface of response with vulnerability assessment, and ways to identify disaster prone areas and utilize rapid assessment methodologies to help meet needs that arise following humanitrian crises and natural disasters." -Natural Hazards Observer

• Early Warning and Preparedness by William Lyerly Initial Response local/OCHA - Mobilizing the Forces by Ed Tsui Rapid Health and Physical Needs Assessments by Frederick Burkle, M.D. Recognizing and Managing Severe Malnutrition by Kevin M. Cahill, M.D. The Unique Needs of Refugees and IDPs by Francis Deng The Most Vulnerable by Judy Benjamin Security by Frederick Burkle, M.D. Military/NGO Interaction by Timothy Cross Exit Strategies by Larry Hollingworth Transition to Peace by Richard Ryscavage, S.J.