2.3. Training
- Health workers: Knowledge of preparedness and disaster response, in a general context and in the area of their specialty, should be a part of the job description for health workers. They should be trained in basic areas such as first aid, specific search and rescue tasks, and/or others. The implementation of continuing education in the health sector should be compulsory.
- Educational institutions: From primary school to the university level, introducing educational contents on hazards, risks, and prevention can have a multiplier effect in the population.
- Other sectors: Inclusion of health subject area to training activities in other sectors.
- General public: The health sector’s program conducts awareness campaigns on prevention and protection against disaster situations.