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In extreme cases, disasters destroy health facilities… 26 December 2004, Earthquake and Tsunami

In extreme cases, disasters destroy health facilities… 26 December 2004, Earthquake and Tsunami Aceh, Indonesia 30 of 240 health clinics were destroyed. 77 others were damaged seriously and 40 suffered minor damage. 26 December 2004, Earthquake and Tsunami Sri Lanka

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In extreme cases, disasters destroy health facilities… 26 December 2004, Earthquake and Tsunami

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  1. In extreme cases, disasters destroy health facilities… • 26 December 2004, Earthquake and Tsunami • Aceh, Indonesia • 30 of 240 health clinics were destroyed. • 77 others were damaged seriously and 40 suffered minor damage.

  2. 26 December 2004, Earthquake and Tsunami • Sri Lanka • 92 health facilities were destroyed, including 35 hospitals.

  3. 15 November 2007, Cyclone SIDR • Bangladesh • Health facilities were damaged by fallen trees and other objects. • Lifeline services were curtailed due to blocked roads and power outages.

  4. In the end, these health facilities simply could not function. The result is the same: health services are unavailable when they are most needed.

  5. A health facility safe from disasters: • will remain intact and not collapse. • will continue to function, providing critical services. • has contingency plans and a well trained health workforce.

  6. This can be done !!! • In Gujarat, India, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in January 2001 destroyed 227 health facilities. • All health facilities were rebuilt to international standards to make this critical infrastructure disaster-resilient.

  7. 2001 Gujarat 2008 Gujarat

  8. Steps that can make a difference • Recognize that disasters are health issues. • Plan for disaster-resilient hospitals from the beginning—at the planning and design stage. • Draft, legislate and enforce safe building codes and standards.

  9. Steps that can make a difference: • Make existing health services less vulnerable by identifying underlying risks. • Raise awareness among national decision-makers. • Prepare hospital emergency and contingency plans. • Train the health workforce to deal with emergency health needs.

  10. Steps that can make a difference • Protect the entire health services network: blood banks, laboratories, supply warehouses, communication infrastructure and more. • Educate yourself about what can be done to protect critical health facilities. • Involve communities as agents of disaster risk reduction.

  11. The good news is … • with current knowledge and • strong political commitment, • we can make hospitals safe from disasters!

  12. Don’t let hospitals become a casualty of disasters!

  13. Make safe health facilities everyone’s responsibility

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