Disaster preparedness and response capacity of regional hospitals in Tanzania: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Disaster preparedness and response capacity of regional hospitals in Tanzania: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Tanzania has witnessed several disasters in the past decade, which resulted in substantial mortality, long-term morbidity, and significant socio-economic losses. Health care facilities and personnel are critical to disaster response. We assessed the current state of disaster prep...

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Main Authors: Philip M. Koka, Hendry R. Sawe, Khalid R. Mbaya, Said S. Kilindimo, Juma A. Mfinanga, Victor G. Mwafongo, Lee A. Wallis, Teri A. Reynolds
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Disaster preparedness
Africa
Emergency response
Emergency care
Tanzania
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3609-5

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