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(P1-57) Develop New Mechanism of Capacity Building of Disaster Preparedness in China

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 May 2011

W. Zhang ,
B. Huang ,
S. Miao ,
J. Yao ,
B. Zhang  and
Q. Li
W. Zhang
Affiliation:
Office for Disease Control and Emergency Response, Beijing, China
B. Huang
Affiliation:
Jinan, China
S. Miao
Affiliation:
Tianjin, China
J. Yao
Affiliation:
Office for Disease Control and Emergency Response, Beijing, China
B. Zhang
Affiliation:
Office for Disease Control and Emergency Response, Beijing, China
Q. Li
Affiliation:
Office for Disease Control and Emergency Response, Beijing, China
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Abstract

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Background

China is one of the countries most affected by natural disasters, it is an important restricting factor for economic and social development. However, Disaster Medicine training is not included in medical education curriculum in China, continual training is separated among public health professionals and clinical personals.

Methods

WHO provides technical and financial support for public health emergency preparedness through intensive training and workshop. We intended to develop a new working mechanism under the support of WHO and MOH, China for capacity building of disaster preparedness in China with the combination of public health professionals and clinical personals though TOT training.

Results

Through the new mechanism, public health professionals from CDC system and clinical personals from hospitals could benefice mutually fro each side and strengthen the effectiveness for the disaster preparedness.

Conclusion

The new mechanism increases the effectiveness of capacity building for disaster preparedness, TOT training should transit from national level to local level.

Type
Poster Abstracts 17th World Congress for Disaster and Emergency Medicine
Information
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine , Volume 26 , Supplement S1 , May 2011 , pp. s117
Copyright
Copyright © World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine 2011