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Developing an algorithm for digital interventions to alleviate mental distress under the COVID-19 pandemic
Background
Mental health problems among university students can lead to lowered academic performances, impaired social relationships, and subsequent development of more serious health and social problems. Universities have been adopting various strategies to help with distressed students, while facing challenges of limited face-to-face interventions. Under the COVID-19 pandemic, physical distancing policies to prevent infection may have exacerbated social isolation especially among young populations, including university students.
Experiences in health emergency disaster risk management using a whole of society approach in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
Background
A whole-of-society approach engages all stakeholders from government, civil society, and academia to families and individuals. Not all countries have given sufficient attention to responding to emergencies and preparing for their economic, humanitarian and societal consequences, particularly in the context of COVID-19.
Goals
To study countries’ experiences of health emergency disaster risk management using a whole-of-society approach in the context of COVID-19 pandemic.
Scoping Review and Case Studies of Health Data Management Before, During and After Emergencies and Disasters
Background
The Sendai Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 highlighted the health imperative in disaster risk management and the importance of scientific evidence for Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (Health EDRM). Reliable health data before, during and after emergencies and disasters are essential for evidence-based policies and programmes.