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Introduces the provision of basic health requirements for displaced populations which includes refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), persons displaced by disasters from natural disasters, and other migrant populations. Touches on the issue of persons resettled to developed countries, although its main concern is with the health needs of those displaced in low and middle-income countries. Addresses epidemiologic assessment, control of communicable and non-communicable diseases, nutrition, mental health needs, establishing and managing health services, reproductive health services, ethical decision making, application of International Humanitarian Law, and coordinating activities among agencies in international contexts.