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Health needs assessment

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Key points
  • An initial rapid health and nutrition needs assessment is essential to inform the design of an effective public health intervention
  • Initial rapid assessments should be multi-sectoral in character and the teams should include expertise in public health, nutrition, WASH, shelter / site planning and protection
  • A more detailed sector specific health and nutrition assessment will also be required after the initial rapid assessment to guide the response
  • Ensure that the local health authorities and partners are engaged throughout the entire process of the initial rapid assessment and subsequent assessments
  • Process the information gathered in the assessments and share with partners to inform public health programming

Post emergency phase

Health needs assessment is an ongoing process that continues in the post emergency phase. Needs may evolve and change over time and should be monitored through routine HIS data and specific repeated assessments as indicated.

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