Table 2 Summary of regional progress in key areas of the health sector strategy for disaster risk management in the African region as at May 2015
Health DRM Strategy component | Variable | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
Coordination | DRM coordination units within the MOH | 14 (58) |
DRM focal staff within the MOH | 21 (88) | |
DRM committees established | 17 (71) | |
Health DRM subcommittees established | 14 (58) | |
Inclusion of DRM in national policies | DRM in legislation | 10 (42) |
DRM in health policies | 4 (17) | |
DRM health strategic plans available | 13 (54) | |
Risk analysis and mapping | Disaster risk analysis conducted | 9 (38) |
Hospital safety index conducted | 3 (13) | |
HeRAMS conducted | 6 (25) | |
Preparedness planning | National preparedness plan available | 14 (58) |
Contingency supplies available | 13 (54) | |
Simulation exercises conducted | 11 (46) | |
All-hazard strategies and policies | National all hazard policies and plans available | 9 (38) |