Access to community-based mental healthcare and psychosocial support within a disaster context.

After a large-scale humanitarian disaster, 30-50% of victims develop moderate or severe psychological distress. Rates of mild and moderate mental disorders increase by 5-10% and severe disorders by 1-2%. Those with such disorders need access to mental healthcare.

Post-disaster recovery: a case study of human resource deployment in the health sector in post-conflict Kosovo.

Introduction: A professional understanding of disasters, paired with the need for health service development, can provide opportunities for the recovery and improvement of the health sector. Investment in training capacity ranks among the top priorities of a recovering health sector. The recovery and development of primary healthcare delivery systems has been implemented by various international and local health players in the aftermath of conflicts around the world.

Gastric rupture with pneumoperitoneum after mouth-to-nose breathing in an infant.

Background: Gastric rupture with resulting tension pneumoperitoneum occurs rarely in infants. It may be associated with resuscitative efforts.

Objectives: This report presents a unique case of gastric rupture and illustrates the factors necessary for prompt recognition and treatment.