Public API

API Documentation

Global Hemostasis provides read access to aggregated disaster data and relief opportunities, plus a write endpoint for governments and organizations to submit opportunities. All data is attributed to its original source.

Disclaimer: Global Hemostasis aggregates and connects. All deployments and official coordination go through the listed government or organization. This API is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of any listing.

Data Sources & Attribution

GDACS

Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — real-time geo-referenced disaster alerts.

OpenFEMA

FEMA's open data API providing disaster declaration summaries from the U.S. government.

ReliefWeb

Humanitarian information service by OCHA providing crisis updates and job listings.

All crisis and opportunity data displayed on Global Hemostasis is attributed to its original source. When using our API, you must retain attribution to the underlying data providers.

Endpoints

GETDisaster Crises (GDACS + OpenFEMA)

Function:reliefweb

Returns active disaster crises aggregated from GDACS GeoJSON and OpenFEMA APIs with medical needs mapping.

Request payload:

{ "sync": false, "top": 25 }

Example response:

{
  "crises": [
    {
      "title": "Earthquake in Philippines",
      "country": "Philippines",
      "severity": "critical",
      "latitude": 12.5,
      "longitude": 122.7,
      "medical_needs": ["Trauma Surgery", "Orthopedics"],
      "source": "GDACS",
      "source_url": "https://www.gdacs.org/..."
    }
  ],
  "count": 30,
  "source": "GDACS GeoJSON API"
}

GETRelief Opportunities (ReliefWeb Jobs)

Function:reliefwebJobs

Returns medical relief job opportunities pulled from the ReliefWeb Jobs API.

Request payload:

{}

Example response:

{
  "opportunities": [
    {
      "title": "Emergency Nurse — Earthquake Response",
      "organization": "MSF",
      "location": "Sulawesi, Indonesia",
      "specialties_needed": ["Nursing", "Emergency Medicine"],
      "apply_url": "https://reliefweb.int/..."
    }
  ],
  "count": 15,
  "source": "ReliefWeb Jobs API"
}

GETOpenFEMA Disaster Declarations

Function:openfema

Returns recent FEMA disaster declarations from the OpenFEMA API (data.gov) mapped to medical needs.

Request payload:

{ "sync": false, "top": 25 }

Example response:

{
  "crises": [
    {
      "title": "Severe Storms and Flooding",
      "country": "United States",
      "location": "Texas",
      "medical_needs": ["Emergency Medicine", "Primary Care"],
      "source": "OpenFEMA",
      "source_url": "https://www.fema.gov/disaster/..."
    }
  ],
  "count": 25,
  "source": "OpenFEMA API (data.gov)"
}

POSTSubmit Opportunity (Write)

Function:PartnerSubmission entity

Governments and organizations submit opportunities for review. Government submissions receive a verified badge upon approval.

Request body:

{
  "organization_name": "Ministry of Health",
  "is_government": true,
  "country": "Philippines",
  "agency": "Disaster Response Unit",
  "contact_email": "response@moh.gov.ph",
  "verification_info": "Official government domain",
  "opportunity_title": "Trauma Surgeons Needed",
  "location": "Manila, Philippines",
  "disaster": "2024 Typhoon Response",
  "specialties_needed": ["Trauma Surgery", "Emergency Medicine"],
  "expense_coverage_details": "Full coverage + stipend",
  "officially_sponsored": true
}

Example response:

{ "id": "rec_abc123", "status": "pending" }

Authentication

Read endpoints (crises, opportunities) are publicly accessible. Write submissions (PartnerSubmission) require an authenticated session and are reviewed by our team before publication. Government submissions undergo additional verification before receiving a verified badge.

Ready to integrate?

Submit your opportunity to reach verified medical professionals, or explore our government partner directory.