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
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
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
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
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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