Disaster Preparedness and Response

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The Disaster Preparedness and Response Programme Area Component contributes to human security by reducing avoidable loss of life, burden of disease and disability in emergencies, disasters, conflicts and other humanitarian crisis while responding to the health and nutrition needs of vulnerable populations.


Overview

Objectives/functions

Policies and strategies

Regional targets


Featured publications:

 

DPR-Work-WHO-AFRO-EmergenciesDPR-Compendium-2011-Vol4-n1-12eha-monthly
The work of WHO on Emergencies in the African Region 2010 Annual ReportCompendium 2011, Vol 4 N°1-12 - Monthly EHA Project and Report MonitoringCompendium Monthly Situation Update 2008