and health where they addressed mental health and psycho social needs. Other issues included the need to involve affected people in relief and recovery efforts; the use of explosive weapons in popular areas; and the looming threat of epidemics and pandemics. Gallery See also International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement References External links Turkish Red Crescent official website Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies Organizations established in 1868 Organizations based in Ankara 1868 establishments in the Ottoman Empire Medical and health organizations based in Turkey Emergency medical services in Turkey