CoDRRAA Japanese translation of Sphere guidance explains how humanitarian standards informed the early COVID-19 response.
The original Sphere article explains how the Sphere Handbook and its partner standards could guide the early response to COVID-19. It draws on standards covering different areas of humanitarian work, because the effects of an outbreak extend beyond clinical care.
The guidance asks responders to share information people can understand and use, respect the dignity of affected people and involve communities in decisions. It also asks teams to consider needs that can be missed when services focus on the outbreak alone, including the needs of people who are ill and those who face barriers to support.
The Japanese article is a translation of Sphere's guidance from that period. Read the original Sphere guidance using the link below.