First Edition, July 2009
Trainers’ Manual
Guidelines for State Health Society and District Health Society
(Published with Decision No. 3003/QðBYT dated 19/8/2009 of the Minister of Health)
Workshop on PHC Revitalisation in Nepal, April 5-6, 2010
The intent of these guidelines is to develop a holistic, coordinated, proactive and technology driven strategy for management of biological disasters through a culture of prevention, mitigation and preparedness to generate a prompt and effective response in the event of an emergency. Th...e document contains comprehensive guidelines for preparedness activities, biosafety and biosecurity measures, capacity development, specialised health care and laboratory facilities, strengthening of the existing legislative/
regulatory framework, mental health support, response, rehabilitation and recovery, etc. It specifically lays down the approach for implementation of the guidelines by the central ministries/departments, states, districts and other stakeholders, in a time bound manner.
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