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Community disaster risk management including disaster risk literacy and addressing the needs of subpopulations
Community Disaster Risk Management including Disaster Risk Literacy and Addressing the Needs of Subpopulations
Health Data Management for before, during and after emergencies and disasters (Front page)
Health Data Management for before, during and after emergencies and disasters
Accurate and real-time health data is crucial for all phases of disasters from preparedness to recovery. Having health data helps to inform decision-making processes, to allocate resources effectively, to assess the disaster impact, and to identify areas needing support the most. It is also important for tracking recovery progress and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions [1].
Workforce Development for Health EDRM
Workforce Development for Health EDRM
As highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, all phases of emergencies and disasters require a ready, willing and able workforce that can save lives, reduce diseases and suffering, and minimise socio-economic loss to affected communities and countries.
Health EDRM Knowledge Hub Area 2: Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for Health EDRM (Area 2 Landing Page)
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for Health EDRM
Mental health is a basic human right and is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life and live well. Mental health conditions include mental disorders, psychosocial disabilities and stress related disorders distress, and people with mental health conditions are more likely to experience lower levels of mental well-being [1].
Health Emergencies and Disaster Risk Management (Health EDRM) Research and Knowledge Hub
Evidence should be useful, usable, and used. Evidence and knowledge from research and experience plays a vital role for developing and implementing evidence-informed policies and programmes in the field of Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (Health EDRM) [1].