The Ministry of Health of Peru announced on March 20 that it will conduct a course titled “Training of Instructors in Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis in Health (EDAN)” from March 24 to 27. The initiative aims to strengthen the coordinated response capacity of the health sector during emergencies and disasters.
This training is directed at brigadiers from regional health directorates in Pasco, Huánuco, Junín, Huancavelica, Callao, Ayacucho, Lima Region, Ucayali, and Loreto. These regions are part of the Macrocentro area. Participants will enhance their skills in data collection and analysis, prioritizing health needs, disaster risk management, as well as communication and teaching abilities.
The course will also cover methodologies for using the EDAN-Health form. This tool is essential for identifying damages, risks, and needs during emergencies. Accurate damage assessment and needs analysis are considered fundamental processes for humanitarian response because they provide precise information about the impact of adverse events such as earthquakes or floods. This information helps ensure timely care for affected populations, especially vulnerable groups.
The event is organized in coordination with the National School of Public Health (Ensap) and supported by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The trained brigadiers will also become instructors so they can replicate EDAN application within their own jurisdictions.
According to the Ministry of Health, this initiative reaffirms its commitment to strengthening health personnel capacities and ensuring an efficient and coordinated response to emergencies and disasters across Peru.
