Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Deputy: Disaster Risk Reduction Must Be Institutionalized in Health System Planning

The Deputy for Health at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, stressing the need to shift disaster management from post-incident response to prevention and preparedness, said: Disaster risk reduction must have a continuous place in development planning, health policymaking and public services management, and not be limited to temporary measures when incidents occur.

Emphasizing the necessity of changing the approach of disaster management from post-accident response to prevention and preparedness, Vice President of Health of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences said: Disaster risk reduction should have a continuous place in development planning, health policy and public service management and should not be limited to temporary measures when accidents occur.