Essays about: "Public health emergency preparedness"

Found 5 essays containing the words Public health emergency preparedness.

1. 1. Identification of key factors that support and limit action plan implementation after a SimEx and suggestions on how to overcome the challenges

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet; Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI)

   Author : Zeth Söderlund; [2023]
   Keywords : simulation exercise; evaluation; action plan; implementation; challenges; usefulness; improve; learning; lessons learnt; debrief session; capacity development; capacity strengthening; capacity building; disaster risk management; disaster risk reduction; emergency preparedness; disaster preparedness; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : It is difficult to prepare for events with large-scale consequences and low probability. Simulation exercises (SimEx) provide the opportunity to improve preparedness through strengthening capabilities before an actual emergency. Conducting a SimEx could be very expensive and therefore the SimEx should be thoroughly evaluated. READ MORE

3. 2. The creation of European Health Emergency preparedness and Response Authority (HERA)

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Josefin Stenquist; [2022]
   Keywords : public health policy; crisis preparedness; infectious diseases; historical institutionalism; exogenous shock; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The last two decades have been marked by pandemics, epidemics and outbreaks of infectious diseases. They have highlighted the challenges and flaws the EU has been standing in front of regarding public health emergency preparedness. READ MORE

4. 3. Investigating inclusive risk communication in the context of influenza outbreaks : Insights from South Korea and Vietnam

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Utveckling och internationellt samarbete

   Author : Stina Nygren; Moa Zeidlitz; [2020]
   Keywords : Information and communication technology; Epidemic; Pandemic; Communication inequalities; Public health emergency preparedness; Digital divide; Risk communication; Preparedness strategies; Communication strategies;

   Abstract : Outbreaks of novel influenza viruses are continually occurring on many places on our planet, with the ultimate and most extreme consequence being a full-scale pandemic. Modern communication technology is widely used for risk communication regarding recommended change in behavior patterns and other precautions in order to mitigate the transmission. READ MORE

5. 4. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment : Analysis of a Risk Assessment Process in Emergency Preparedness

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för datavetenskap och samhällsbyggnad

   Author : Katarina Garpenfeldt; [2019]
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   Abstract : A challenging yet crucial component of emergency planning is to identify relevant hazards and assess their risk level. Within the Province of Ontario, Canada, governmental emergency management stakeholders are required to use the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) process, developed by the Province, to meet legislative compliance. READ MORE

6. 5. Inclusion of Evidence-Based Approach to Humanitarian Needs Assessment in Flash Appeals

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Esa Kukkonen; [2018]
   Keywords : Evidence; evidence base; evidence-based approach; Flash Appeal; funding humanitarian crises; humanitarian needs assessment; sudden-onset emergencies; General Works;

   Abstract : According to the humanitarian principle of impartiality, decisions on what to fund in humanitarian crises should be based on a clear identification and prioritization of need. However, both the donors and responders have been reported to not act solely based on the needs. READ MORE