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Best practices to prevent and respond to health impacts during El Niño related to drought, food production and food security

Early Warning Systems and Surveillance

Emergency Response

Strengthen Healthcare Delivery

Research, Capacity Building, and Communication

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Early Warning Systems and Surveillance

Strengthen Early Warning Systems

Enable timely response for drought and food insecurity

Meteorological Data Utilization

Predicting extreme weather events

Disease Surveillance

Early outbreak detection of food and waterborne infections

Community Information

Ensure communities receive timely warnings and guidance

Population Displacement Monitoring

Anticipate and identify population displacements

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Emergency Response

Food Insecurity Monitoring

Early detection of food shortages and emerging challenges

Food Aid & Nutritional Support

Targeting groups in vulnerable conditions

Emergency Assistance for Farmers

Ensure access to water, feed, veterinary care

Water Resource Management

Water conservation; Efficient water use for agriculture

Food Safety Standards

Maintaining food supply integrity

Health Plans for Response

Collaborative multi-sectoral efforts

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Strengthen Healthcare Service Delivery

Healthcare Professional Training

Targeted training for screening of mental health, domestic violence, among others.

Nutrition-Related Health Surveillance

Early response to malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and waterborne disease

Access to Healthcare Services

Mobile clinics and temporary health facilities in communities affected by drought and food insecurity

Healthcare Contingency Plans

Ensuring uninterrupted health services

Medical Supplies Stockpiling

Readiness for increased demand

Psychological Support Services

Provide support to address stress from extreme weather events

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Research, Capacity Building, and Communication

Public Awareness Campaigns

Diverse communication channels

Hygiene Promotion

Safe water storage and sanitation, Reducing waterborne diseases

Social Safety Nets

Strengthen food and shelter assistance programs

Community Engagement

Enhancing awareness and resilience

Information Exchange Channels

Promoting effective communication exchange between academia, civil society, decision makers at all levels

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Thank you!

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