Name: Why civilians suffer more once a war is over
Uploaded: 2017-03-22T15:17:38Z
Duration: 14 min 12 s
Description: In a war, it turns out that violence isn't the biggest killer of civilians. What is? Illness, hunger, poverty -- because war destroys the institutions that keep society running, like utilities, banks, food systems and hospitals. Physician Margaret Bourdeaux proposes a bold approach to post-conflict recovery, setting priorities on what to fix first

In a war, it turns out that violence isn't the biggest killer of civilians. What is? Illness, hunger, poverty -- because war destroys the institutions that keep society running, like utilities, banks, food systems and hospitals. Physician Margaret Bourdeaux proposes a bold approach to post-conflict recovery, setting priorities on what to fix first

Margaret Bourdeaux: Why civilians suffer more once a war is over

Why civilians suffer more once a war is over

Investing in local health institutions during and after conflict is not only humane but economically wise, preventing further crises.

Post-war, civilians grapple with more than just rebuilding: the absence of institutions leads to a surge in vulnerability and crisis.

Insight from war zones shows most casualties occur post-conflict due to collapsed health systems, not directly from combat.