Disaster Risk Reduction and

Management for Health

Institutionalization

Department of Health – Regional Office II, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management for Health (DRRM-H)
What is DRRM-H?

•Disaster Risk Reduction and Management for Health

•Policies/plans/programs/strategies to reduce health risks due to
disasters:
•Cover prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response to recovery and
rehabilitation
•Address needs of affected population with emphasis on vulnerable
groups
•Follow integrated, systems-based, multisectoral approach
What is Institutionalization?
•Setting up the system
•Localization
•Expansion
•Making the system work
•Improving the system
What has the Plan got to do with DRRM-H
Institutionalization?
•Translation of policy to services in emergencies and disasters
•Compliance with global standards, mandates and requirements
•Focus on quality health outcomes in emergencies and disasters