Health Emergencies and Disaster Risk Management

Health Emergencies and Disaster Risk Management

Conducting research and promoting its uptake to ensure that more people will be better protected from the health impact of emergencies and disasters.


Health is a core dimension in disaster risk management. Research and knowledge management of Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management (Health EDRM) is critical for designing evidence-based policies and programmes to address the health risks of emergencies and disasters. 

 

The WHO Kobe Centre (WKC) coordinates three major projects for Health EDRM:

 

The comprehensive guidance for the designing, implementing, and reporting of Health EDRM research during and after emergencies and disasters.

WHO Thematic Platform for Health EDRM Research Network serves as an international, multi-stakeholder and inter-disciplinary platform to exchange.

WHO Thematic Platform for Health EDRM Research Network aims to strengthen research and promote knowledge and evidence in Health EDRM.