Health Emergency Management Staff

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PROFILE

The prevalence of disasters in the Philippines has been reported to be among the highest in the world. The country's susceptibility to various natural and man made hazards and the vulnerability of many communities due to poverty and growing populations could easily cause major social and economic disasters.

Moreover, in disaster prevention and relief, as in any aspect of development, health remains the primary objective and measure of needs and success.

This makes the HEALTH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STAFF a very vital office in the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH