Emergency Phase

Current humanitarian standards⁹ include a Minimum Initial Services Package (MISP) of reproductive health activities to be provided in emergencies.^10,11 These activities are designed to reduce reproductive health morbidity and mortality. MISP can be implemented without a site-specific assessment. MISP activities to reduce the transmission of HIV include:

· identifying an individual and organization responsible for ensuring that the MISP is implemented;

· ensuring a safe blood supply;¹²

· implementing universal precautions;^13,14

· guaranteeing the availability of free condoms;

· addressing the prevention and management of sexual violence;^15,16 and

· planning for comprehensive reproductive health services,¹⁷ including a site-specific HIV/AIDS situation analysis.