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Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED)

WEBCRED has been active for over 40 years in the fields of international disaster and conflict health studies, with activities linking relief, rehabilitation and development. The Centre promotes research, training and technical expertise on humanitarian emergencies, particularly in public health and epidemiology. In 1971, Professor Michel F. Lechat, an …

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SADC DRM IMS Sendai Framework for DRR SADC

WEBThe Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 was adopted at the Third UN World Conference in Sendai, Japan, on March 18, 2015. It is the outcome of stakeholder consultations initiated in March 2012 and inter-governmental negotiations from July 2014 to March 2015, supported by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk …

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SADC Regional Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

WEBSince its outbreak in December 2019, COVID-19 has spread exponentially and was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on 11 March 2020. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) recorded its first case of COVID-19 in early March, and since then, the numbers have been increasing. As of 15th April …

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SADC DRM IMS Plan of Action SADC

WEBDRR is about protecting life, health, assets, livelihoods and rights. DRR is a shared responsibility of all and requires coordinated involvement of all segments and institutions of society. DRR must be based on contextualized and local measures. Reducing risk requires a systematic, sustained and comprehensive approach.

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Disaster Management Department

WEBRapid Damage and Need Assessment Tool and Disaster Reporting Template. This tool is an aid intended for the government or partner that may need to conduct an emergency assessment. For those who have never implemented an assessment in emergency situation, this tool provides basic guidance. For experts, the tool serves as a reminders …

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The United Republic of Tanzania One Health Strategic Plan

WEBUNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA 5 Acknowledgements The Prime Minister’s Office wishes to thank all those who contributed to the successful completion of the strategic plan for the implementation of One Health in Tanzania.

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SADC DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE STRATEGY …

WEBii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Enhancing coordination for effective disaster preparedness and response and resilience outlines the preparedness and response strategy and fund for the SADC region (hereinafter referred to as the Strategy and Fund) to facilitate a

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RAPID DAMAGE AND NEED ASSESSMENT TOOL AND …

WEB2 Introduction This tool is an aid intended for the government or partner that may need to conduct an emergency assessment. For those who have never implemented an assessment in

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National Multi-hazard Contingency Plan 2019-2020

WEBSendai Framework. The updated National Multi Hazard Contingency Plan (MHCP) is fundamental for better preparedness at all levels, anticipating potential hazards, response readiness with provision for emergency assistance therefore, minimizes the impact, saves lives and ease sufferings of the affected population.

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EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY DISASTER RISK REDUCTION …

WEBv Executive Summary The Partner States of East African Community (EAC) are prone to natural hazards such as floods, droughts, landslides, earthquakes, lightning, as well as human-induced disasters of

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SADC DRM IMS Key concepts SADC

WEBTo understand the DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction) and the Sendai framework, it is important to fully comprehend a few key concepts.. An official terminology was created in 2009 (UNISDR terminology on disaster risk reduction), aiming to promote a common understanding and usage of disaster risk reduction concepts and to assist the disaster …

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ZAMBIA NATIONAL DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT …

WEBThis framework shall be implemented in accordance with the existing legal and policy frameworks. The National Disaster Management Act No. 13 of 2010 vests all Disaster Risk Management (DRM) coordination activities under the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit(DMMU) in the Office of the Vice President (OVP).

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Southern African Development Community Gender …

WEBSADC Gender Responsive DRR Strategic Plan and Action Plan Page ii of 53 Foreword The SADC Gender Responsive Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy and Plan of Action: “Prevent Risk Creation and Reduce Existing Risks for Women, Men, Girls and Boys” 2020-2030 (GRDP) is designed to enhance regional capacities for gender-responsive disaster risk …

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Tanzania Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (TEPRP)

WEBThe TEPRP is a Multi-Hazards functional plan that sets forth appropriate actions to be taken in response to an emergency or major disaster including potential or imminent threat of any event. The TEPRP aims to facilitate the coordination for the delivery of resources and services necessary to deal with the consequences of an emergency or major disaster.

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TANZANIA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE …

WEBThe TEPRP is a multi-hazards, functional plan, divided into three components: (i) A basic plan that serves as an overview of the government’s approach to emergency management. (ii) Annexes that address specific activities critical to …

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SWAZILAND NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY …

WEBThe elements for a drought risk reduction framework are. SWAZILAND NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017 – 2021. 16. summarized in four main areas all of which require a strong political commitment, community participation, and consideration of local realities and indigenous knowledge.

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KINGDOM OF LESOTHO NATIONAL DROUGHT …

WEB10 The overall objective of the Drought Contingency Plan is to mount timely, consistent, effective and coordinated response to; a) save lives, b) to save property and c) to save environment.

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DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT BILL, 2019

WEB7 “Commissioner” means the Secretary responsible for disaster risk management designated under section 28; “disaster” means a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or

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SADC DRM IMS One Health Strategic Plan (2015 – 2020) SADC

WEBThis strategic plan is a whole-of-government guiding document aimed at summarizing operations and activities among various stakeholders. This strategic plan also aims to create and maintain active collaboration between the sectors for the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases to ensure that there is timely preparedness, and a consistent

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