Emergencies, Disasters, and Health: The Need to Reconsider Health System Education and Preparedness

Ameneh  Marzban; Soheil  Golzarhamid

doi:10.18502/ssu.v33i10.20772

Ameneh Marzban Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Soheil Golzarhamid Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/ssu.v33i10.20772

Keywords: Disaster preparedness, medical emergencies, health education, crisis management, public health.

Abstract

Introduction: Given the increasing occurrence and severity of disasters in recent decades, including earthquakes, floods, and pandemics, the health system’s responsibility for providing rapid, effective, and humane responses to crises has become more prominent than ever. In this context, emergency medical services and disaster preparedness, as crucial components of public health protection, require special attention in policymaking, education, and investment.