Panel 2.8: Water, Sanitation, Food Safety, and Environmental Health

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 423-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Shafiqul Islam ◽  
Han Antonius Heijnen ◽  
Deepthi Sumanasekera ◽  
Vivien Walden ◽  
Michel Roulet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Institutional Capacity ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
Needs Assessments ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractThis is a summary of the presentations and discussion by the panel that addressed issues with Water, Sanitation, Food Safety, and Environmental Health during the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included issues related to water, sanitation, food safety, and environmental health as pertain to the responses to the damage created by the Tsunami. It is presented in the following major sections: (1) needs assessments; (2) institutional capacity and coordination; (3) what was done wel well, and what could have been done better?; and (4) capacity building and preparedness. Topics discussed in the needs assessment section included: (1) water supply; (2) hygiene; and (3) lessons learned. Topics discussed realated to capacity building and preparedness included: (1) waste and vector-bor borne diseases; (2) food safety; (3) nutrition; and (4) environmental health.

Panel 2.9: Repair and Recovery of Health Systems

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 428-431
Author(s):  
Bjorn Melgaard ◽  
Maria Cristina Profili ◽  
Peter Heimann ◽  
Aryono Pusponegoro ◽  
Edward O'Rourke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractThis is a summary of the presentations and discussion of Panel 2.9, Repair and Recovery of Health Systemsof the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included issues related to the repair and recovery of health systems as pertain to the damage created by the Tsunami. It is presented in the following major sections: (1) needs assessment; (2) coordination; (3) filling gaps; (4) capacity building; (5) what was done well, and what should have been done better; (6) lessons learned; and (7) recommendations. Recommendations included: (1) how to make health systems better prepared for coping with disasters; and (2) how to support preparedness in local communities.

scholarly journals Panel 2.18: Logistics, Information Technology (IT), and Telecommunications in Crisis Management

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 464-467 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terrence De Silva ◽  
Jyotsna Chikersal ◽  
Nigel Snoad ◽  
Brent Woodworth ◽  
Cherif Ghaly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Crisis Management ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
Needs Assessments ◽  
The World ◽  
Logistics Information ◽  
Major Section ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractThis is a summary of the presentations and discussion of Panel 2.18, Logistics, Information Technology, and Telecommunication in crisis Management of the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included issues related to logistics, information Technology (IT), and crisis communication pertaining to the responses to the damage created by the Tsunami. It iss presented in the following major sections: (1) issues; (2) lessons learned; (3)what was done well; (4)what could have been done better; and (5)conclusions and recommendations. Each major section is presented in four sub-sections: (1) needs assessments; (2) coordination; (3) filling the gaps; and (4) capacity building.

Panel 2.14: Contribution of Non-Governmental Actors

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 446-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Mario Luna ◽  
Rohit Malpani ◽  
Dawit Zawde ◽  
Nallathamby Canagarathnam ◽  
Saulina Arnold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Capacity Building ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
Needs Assessments ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Media And Communication ◽  
Key Questions

AbstractThis is a summary of the presentations and discussion of Panel 2.14, Contribution of Non-Governmental Actors, of the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included issues related to the role of media and communication as pertaining to the responses to the damage created by the Tsunami. It is presented in six sections: (1) Background; (2) Key questions; (3) Discussion; (4) What have we learned?; (5) Conclusions; and (6) Recommendations. The what have we learned section is presented in the categories of: (1) needs assessments; (2) coordination; (3) filling gaps; and (4) capacity building.

Panel 2.5: Mass-Casualty Management and Hospital Care

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 412-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agostino Borra ◽  
Luis Jorge Perez ◽  
Tin Min ◽  
Wilai Puavilai ◽  
Norimasa Seo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Hospital Care ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Conclusion Section ◽  
Key Questions

AbstractThis is a summary of the presentations and discussion of Panel 2.5, Mass-Casualty Management and Hospital Care of the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included issues related to mass-casualty management and hospital care as pertain to the responses to the damage created by the Tsunami. It is presented in the following major sections: wing (1) key questions; (2) recommendations; and (3) conclusions. Subsections of the conclusion section include: (1) lessons learned; (2) what was done well?; and (3) what could have been done better?.

What Have We Learned? Needs Assessment

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 468-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Deitchman
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
Needs Assessments ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

AbstrtactThis is a synthesis of the presentations and discussions pertaining to Needs Assessments of the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included: (1) Needs assessments; (2) Coordination; (3) Effectiveness of needs assessments; (4) Needs assessments change; (5) Qualifications for conducting needs assessments; (6) Dissemination; (7) Emergencies overlay background needs assessments; (8) Need for standards; and (9) Conclusions and recommendations.

Panel 2.4: Funding Policies and Practices

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 408-411
Author(s):  
Pasqualinoe Procacci ◽  
Arindom Mookerjee ◽  
Tony German ◽  
Michael O'Dwyer ◽  
Gerd Eppel
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
The Other ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
Funding Policies ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Appeals Process ◽  
Policies And Practices

AbstractThis is a summary of the presentations and discussion of Funding Policies and Practices of the Conference,Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included issues related to funding policies and practices as pertain to the responses to the damage created by the Tsunami. It is presented in the following major sections: (1) issues from the perspectives of (a) donors, and (b) recipients; (2) coordination; (3) conclusions; (4) the size of the response; (5) measuring the Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP) as a financial instrument; (6) other issues; (7) lessons learned; and (8) recommendations. Topics discussed in the other issues section include: (1) data; (2) sustainability; (3) capacity building; (4) unspecified funding; and (5) links to aid for development. Subsections of the lessons learned session include: (1) examining the WHO from the donor perspective; and (2) donor community practices.

Panel 2.17: Private Commercial Sector Partnerships for Health Action in Crises

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 459-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
Knut Ole Sundnes ◽  
Milan Sannerkvist ◽  
Philip Hedger ◽  
Brent Woodworth ◽  
Anne Hyre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
World Health ◽  
Commercial Sector ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Action ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Key Questions

AbstractThis is a summary of the presentations and discussion of Panel 2.17, Private Commercial Sector Partnerships for Health Action in Crises of the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included issues related to private sector partnerships for health action in crises as pertain to the responses to the damage created by the Tsunami. It is presented in the following sections: (1) key questions; (2) issues and challenges; (3) lessons learned; (4) what was done well?; (5) what could have been done better?; and (6) conclusions and recommendations.

Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 368-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mukesh Kapila ◽  
Nichole McGarry ◽  
Elizabeth Emerson ◽  
Sheri Fink ◽  
Rodger Doran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Sector ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
World Health ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
Needs Assessments ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Essential Services ◽  
Future Events ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractThis is a summary of the proceedings of the Conference on the Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia that was convened by the sunami World Health Organization in Phuket, Thailand from 04–06 May 2005. It contains reviews of the experiences of the health sector and early recovery fol following the Earthquake and Tsunami with emphasis onwhat was done well and what could have been done better and the lessons learned that can be incorporated into actions that will mitigate the damage created by future events. It outlines the national and international responses and recovery and the actions taken and not taken by the international community in support of the countries affected. Specific issuesaddressed include: (1) needs assessments; (2) coordi- coordination; (3) filling gaps in essential services, and (4) capacity building at the country level. Each of these aspects is analyzed as to its: (1) appropriateness; (2) adequacy; (3) effectiveness; (4) efficiency; and (5) connectedness.Much of what occurred provided benefits to the stricen population, but there is substantial room for improvement through implementation of the lessons learned. These lessons must be converted into actions in order to mitigate the damagesustained and to enhance our responses to the damage from future

Putting It Together: Stronger Public Health Capacity within Disaster Management Systems

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 483-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Nabarro
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
World Health ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
Needs Assessments ◽  
Codes Of Practice ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Supply Systems

AbstractThis is a summary of the agreement reached during the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. There are 12elements to this agreement: (1) risk management and vulnerability capacities; (2) needs assessments and programmed management; (3) best public health practices; (4) benchmarks, standards, and codes of practice; (5) management and coordination; (6) supply systems, communication, and logistics; (7) volunteers; (8) demonstrated leadership; (9) military and commercial private sectors; (10) media; (11) accountability and ethics; and (12) preparedness.

Panel 2.1: Assessing Impact and Needs

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 396-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Aldis ◽  
Gerald Rockenschaub ◽  
Yuri Gorokhovich ◽  
Shannon Doocy ◽  
Pisake Lumbiganon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
World Health ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Key Questions

AbstractThis is a summary of the presentations and discussion of Panel 2.1 of the Conference, Health Aspects of the Tsunami Disaster in Asia, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Phuket, Thailand, 04–06 May 2005. The topics discussed included issues related to assessing needs and measuring impact as pertaining to the responses to the damage created by the Tsunami. It is presented in the following major sections: (1) key questions; (2) assessing needs; (3) measuring impact; and (4) lessons learned and recommendations.

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