U of A High School Model United Nations 2012

Here are some last minute research suggestions for those of you in the WHO.
As you know, natural disasters cause a variety of challenges to a nation's health care. I found this paper a concise and clear list of issues. The author draws attention to the impact of the politically charged and emotional climate that is associated with the the time immediately following a natural disaster. Political considerations often get in the way of an effective response to the disaster. You should consider how you might address this issue in working papers.
The author also suggests several cost-effective ways of responding to natural disasters. For instance, the author argues that it is important for a nation dealing with a natural disaster to prepare a list of what they need, as opposed to other nations simply giving "unsolicited donations". These donations can cause a lot of problems, and may not be helpful.
This paper is longer and more technical, but may also be useful. On page 4 there is a list of health priorities after an earthquake - particularly relevant, perhaps, because of the recent earthquake in New Zealand. On page 8, there is a section on "response and rehabilitation" which discusses issues associated with international aid - probably the most relevant section in the paper to the topic that you will be addressing.
Goodluck, and see you tomorrow!