Necessity of Integrating Disaster Risk Management into Health Policy Documents: A Strategic Perspective

  • Ameneh Marzban Department of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Mehdi Heidari Student Research Committee, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Keywords: Health policymaking, Risk management| contingency planning, Psychosocial, Organizational resilience, Health governance

Abstract

Introduction: Health systems worldwide are confronting new and increasingly complex challenges that undermine the effectiveness of traditional crisis‑management models. The issue of “the necessity of integrating disaster risk management into health policy documents” is more than an administrative recommendation; it is, in fact, a strategic imperative for preserving the vital functions of society during times of adversity.

Published
2026-05-13
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