1 Overview of Disaster Risk Management and Public Health.pptx

Presntation for NGO

1. Overview of Disaster Risk Management and Public Health in Disasters

2. Session Objectives Understand impact of disasters and public health Understand disaster risk reduction and risk management measure pre, during and post disasters. Know the key elements of public health approach for understanding and managing disaster risks

3. Understanding Disaster What is a disaster? What is a risk ? How does public health contribute to health related problems in emergencies? Inter-relation between disaster and development Health systems need to work with other sectors and departments for risk reduction in emergencies

4. Impact of disasters on Public health In your groups – List the types of disaster in the district The impact of these disasters on Public health The Public Health Risks faced by the people (5 minutes for discussion)

5. Impact of disasters on Public health Every Emergency is a Public Health Emergency if it is not then it has potential to. Access to health care is a critical determinant for survival in the initial stages of disaster. Disasters almost always have significant impact on the health and well-being of affected men, women and children. Health system and Essential health services are the two major components of health action in disasters

6. DRR and Public Health Disaster Risk Management Cycle

7. DRR and Emergency Response Conceptual framework for effective response

8. Public Health Preparedness Contextual Information – (general information, demographics, epidemiological data, Health services delivery mechanisms and role of functionaries) Emergency Logistics – (health human resources, materials, contingency funds, prior agreements with potential suppliers, important telephone contact list) Coordination – (Strengthen/ establishing, existing coordination mechanisms and early warning systems, creating coordination committees, reporting mechanism) Communication – (communication channels, SOPs, risk communication management, list of emergency focal contacts, report format, health education and advocacy) Capacity Building – (periodic training, mock drills)

9. Standards, Benchmarks, Guidelines and national policies National Disaster Management Act 2005 National Disaster Management Policy 2009 Sphere 2011 WHO Health cluster guidelines

10. Major difference between Development and Emergency Planning- Assessment and Planning in Line Department and Ministries Source of sketch: Engineering in Emergencies, A practical action, RedR publication