Conflict isn’t just violence.

It’s:

• dehydration

• infection

• malnutrition

• medication loss

• chronic disease collapse

Hotel Rwanda shows what happens when systems disappear.

This mirrors what we see in refugee camps and deployments.

What nurses face

• Limited supplies

• Improvised care

• Vulnerable populations

• Ethical dilemmas daily

Practice pearls

• Prioritize basics: water, sanitation, meds

• Expect chronic disease complications

• Use community leaders

Nurse Jamla takeaway

Public health is disaster care.
Prevention saves more lives than procedures.