Health in Disasters: Preparation and Response

What is the main objective of training Community Health Volunteers?

To strengthen community resilience through developing healthy and safe communities

What is the age requirement to become a Community Health Volunteer?

18 years old

What is a necessary skill for a Community Health Volunteer to have?

Effective communication

What motivates a Community Health Volunteer?

Willingness to serve voluntarily Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Community Health Volunteer?

To respond to health challenges in their community Signup and view all the answers

What is not a requirement to become a Community Health Volunteer?

Having medical knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is a prerequisite for becoming a Community Health Volunteer?

Having high regards to humanity and being God fearing Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of a Community Health Volunteer?

Providing home nursing care Signup and view all the answers

What does the Philippine Red Cross's Community Health and Nursing Services Department offer to nurses and allied health professionals?

Volunteer opportunities to serve vulnerable communities Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the programs implemented by the Community Health and Nursing Services Department?

Communicable Disease Control Program Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the DMS in disaster relief operations?

Conducting operations for disaster victims Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the agencies that the PNRC works closely with in disaster relief operations?

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the HIV A tri-department project implementation?

To increase awareness among stakeholders including community people, overseas contract workers, and the Youth Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the Philippine Red Cross in terms of public health threats?

Most-at-risk population to diseases that pose a public health threat Signup and view all the answers

What is the key activity of the organization in terms of monitoring global health situation?

Identifying high-risk areas Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in health education sessions?

Teaching of reportable signs and symptoms and when to report them Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the community-based efforts?

To help people identify risk factors and solutions within their community Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority area of the Philippine Red Cross that includes prevention and control of diarrheal diseases?

Diarrheal Diseases and other vector-borne diseases Signup and view all the answers