As indicated before, the kit includes neither the common vaccines nor any medicines against communicable diseases such as AIDS, tuberculosis² or leprosy.

² The general prerequisites for the establishment of a tuberculosis control programme for refugees and displaced persons are: 1) the emergency phase is over; 2) security in and stability of the camp or site is envisioned for at least six months; 3) basic needs of water, adequate food and sanitation are available; and 4) essential clinical services and medicines are available.

No specific medicines are included for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections other than a small quantity as presumptive treatment of gonococcal infection, chlamydia and prevention of HIV infection in the context of post-exposure prophylaxis. Supplies for regular contraception and condoms are not included in the kit.