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The central aim is to enhance disaster resilience and preparedness skills in vulnerable populations through education and advocacy.

Building Health Resilience: IFMSA’s Approach to Disaster Risk Management

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The central aim is to enhance disaster resilience and preparedness skills in vulnerable populations through education and advocacy.
Facilitated 46 targeted activities over three years.
Conducted 21 disaster-response training sessions for medical students and professionals.
Implemented nine humanitarian campaigns in disaster-affected areas.
Engaged in advocacy and policy discussions with local NGOs and health ministries.
Collected data on activity reach, training outcomes, and policy influence.
Reached over 82,000 individuals, including 57,000 community members and 25,000 medical students.
Achieved a 65% increase in knowledge retention from training evaluations.
Demonstrated a 70% improvement in disaster response skills among participants.
Led to local advancements in disaster preparedness through policy discussions in five countries.
Provided critical aid, including medical supplies, to crises-affected areas.

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IFMSA’s Emergency program enhances disaster preparedness in communities, indicating a model for global health resilience.

Omer et al. (2026) studied this question.

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