Disaster risk reduction and resilient communities: A role for community-managed health (CMH)

Background

Health, especially of the poor, needs to be protected, promoted and improved as it is a basic human right. Health is the foundation of individual’s security and safety; therefore it is everyone’s responsibility. With the advent of disasters and changing environment, demands for health care services have been increasing.

This course shall focus on establishing and sustaining a community health system that can strengthen the foundation of safety and reduce health risks, particularly of the most marginalized section of the society. Sustaining a community health system for the poor is strategic to attaining the 'Health for All' and the goal of 'building resilient communities.' It calls for a more integrated approach that promotes people’s participation in the management of their own health.