Emergency preparedness capacity of a university hospital in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Emergency preparedness capacity of a university hospital in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Background: The health and safety of people are often endangered during emergencies and disasters. Efficient emergency management systems ensure that mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery actions exist to preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Failure to carry out appropr...

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Main Authors:	Estella Antoinette Boateng-Osei, Isaac Osei, Abigail Kusi-Amponsah Diji, Bernice Agyeman Pambour, Rejoice Wireko-Gyebi, Portia Okyere, Alberta Yemotsoo Lomotey
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2023-09-01
Series:	African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:	Emergency Preparedness Resources Emergency plan Casualty services Medical services
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X23000216

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