Survey to establish a baseline for all-hazard preparedness in health cluster operations

Overview

The GHC is aiming to support health clusters in the post-pandemic phase to transition from response to strengthening health emergency preparedness and readiness. To tailor this support to the needs of clusters and built targeted support interventions, the GHC conducted this survey to establish a baseline of the state of preparedness planning and readiness to multiple hazards, including high-impact epidemics and pandemics.

Specific objectives were to:

• Map existing preparedness priorities
• Assess the level of integration of preparedness and readiness within the humanitarian coordination platform and national preparedness planning processes
• Identify needs for improved preparedness planning and readiness capacity
• Identify gaps and priorities for support and capacity building