WHO commits to include in its humanitarian response measures health-related actions that are required to ensure that both mainstream and specific support are available and accessible to people with disabilities in emergencies. This commitment is in line with the WHO Guidance Note on Disability and Emergency Risk Management for Health. 

Timeframe and/or implementation plan: WHO will work with its offices in countries with humanitarian crises to ensure the inclusion of specific measures for people with disabilities in the country response plans.

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