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Strategic plan: building a international strategy for risk reduction supercourse
1WHO Collaborating Centre, Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. ronaldlaporte@gmail.com
Acta Neurochirurgica. Supplement
|July 23, 2008
Summary
A global expert disaster network is crucial for mitigating natural and man-made disasters. This system will enhance disaster preparedness through educational capabilities and expert knowledge reachback.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Management
- Global Health Security
- Network Science
Background:
- Increasing frequency and impact of global disasters necessitate enhanced mitigation strategies.
- Existing disaster response systems often lack integrated expert knowledge and educational components.
- The Chi-Chi Earthquake, tsunamis, and Avian flu outbreaks highlight the need for a coordinated global approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose the development of a Global Health Disaster Network (GHDN).
- To outline a strategic plan for establishing a comprehensive disaster mitigation system.
- To integrate advanced features like educational capabilities and expert knowledge reachback into the GHDN.
Main Methods:
- Strategic planning for network architecture and function.
- Identification of key components for educational modules and knowledge dissemination.
- Framework development for expert consultation and reachback mechanisms.
Main Results:
- A strategic plan for a GHDN has been developed.
- The proposed network integrates educational resources and expert knowledge access.
- The system is designed to address both natural and man-made disasters.
Conclusions:
- A Global Health Disaster Network is essential for effective disaster mitigation.
- The proposed GHDN, with its advanced features, offers a robust solution for global disaster preparedness.
- Implementation of this strategic plan will enhance international response capabilities to diverse disaster events.
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