Report on – 33rd IC Resolution 3: Time to act: Tackling epidemics and pandemics together (33IC/19/R3) – Slovenian Red Cross

Has your State/National Society/Institution incorporated the commitments contained in this resolution into the relevant strategic or operational plans?

The commitments are incorporated into:
Strategy
Policy
Operational plan
Legislation (e.g. Law, Regulation, Statutes, Rules of Procedure etc.)

At the International, Regional, National, Local level

Explanation:

Revision of legislations, rules and clinical paths which are relating/involving the response of governmental and non-governmental organisations and other relevant stakeholders. Furthermore, all relevant commitments, agreed at international level were utilized through legislation, policies, and strategies. Nevertheless, resolutions are also taken into the account so the state/NS/institution could successfully tackle with pandemics and epidemics.

Has your State/National Society/Institution been working with other partners to implement the commitments contained in this resolution?

Partner with:
National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in your country
Government and/or public authorities
ICRC/IFRC
Other National Red Cross or Red Crescent Societies
Academia

Examples of cooperation:

We have shared best practices, evidence-based data and within the process we have made consultation meetings. Our NS played an auxiliary role in relation to our government and/or public authorities during the epidemic situation.

Have you encountered any challenges in implementing the commitments contained in this resolution?

With challenges on:
Human resources
Funding constraints
Lack of capacity and/or support (technical, financial, or other)

Details about challenges:

During the epidemic situation our NS was responding to requests and needs of health care system and from local communities. Our volunteers responded in high numbers, so they needed a good responding and servicing system in behind to support them. As being a small NS, we were responding to the written by small number of employed personnel whereas we have a full understanding of the system. The respond lasted for two and a half years so there were identified additional needs for additional human, technical and financial resources. Because of lack of capacities and support no assessment was made in depth as would be made if there would be more personnel.

Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the work and direction of your State/National Society/Institution?

Type of Impact:
Programming and operations have become more effective and efficient
Innovative tools/methodologies have been developed and are utilized
Partnerships with other humanitarian actors have been created or enhanced

Details about the impact:

Recognition of need to ensure a predictable and coordinate approaches towards pandemic and epidemic situations. The needs of creating and enhancing partnerships with other humanitarian actors are set in many agendas. Furthermore, development of new innovative tools and methodologies are developing and utilizing so they could be in assistance if similar situations occur in future.

Have the commitments contained in this resolution had an impact on the communities that your State/National Society/Institution serves?

Description of the impact:

Recognition to strengthen capacities of local communities.