COVID-19 and Health Aspects of DRR in Thailand
The COVID-19 situation confirmed the close link between health and disaster risk reduction and has forced us to pay better attention to the health aspects of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015 – 2030.
In 2016, Thailand hosted an international conference on the health aspects of the Sendai Framework which resulted in the “Bangkok Principles.” They include seven recommendations to prevent and/or reduce the risk of health emergencies such as pandemics, which have the potential to trigger huge social and economic impacts.
The webinar, organized by Thailand's Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) and supported by UNDRR Asia-Pacific, aims to provide a better understanding of the health aspects of the Sendai Framework through experience sharing from two key players in Thailand COVID-19 response, DDPM and MOPH. This webinar is part of Thailand’s efforts to implement the Bangkok Principles and the Sendai Framework. The webinar will be conducted in Thai.
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Mr. Saharat Wongsakulwiwat |
Director of Research and International Cooperation Bureau, DDPM
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Mr. Chainarong Vasanasomsithi
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Deputy Director General, DDPM
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Ms. Loretta Hieber Girardet |
Chief, UNDRR Asia-Pacific
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Mr. Timothy Wilcox / Mr. Jiradej Mahawannakij |
Program Management Officer (Asia and Pacific), UNDRR Asia-Pacific
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Mr. Chainarong Vasanasomsithi
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Deputy Director General, DDPM
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Dr. Prakit Sarathep |
Medical Physician, Expert Level, Division of Public Health Emergency Management (DPHEM), Ministry of Public Health
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Ms. Phiangjai Boonsuk |
National Professional Officer, Health Emergencies and AMR, WHO Thailand
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Mr. Saengroj Srisawaskraisorn
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Programme Specialist / Team Leader, Inclusive Green Growth and Sustainable Development Unit, UNDP Thailand
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