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

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

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

Examples of cooperation:

PRCS Established of quarantine and isolation centres, providing essential medical supplies and equipment to healthcare facilities​

PRCS launched extensive public awareness campaigns to educate the population about preventive measures, symptoms of COVID-19, and the importance of vaccination​

PRCS have trained thousands of volunteers in epidemic control measures, ensuring that communities have local resources to respond effectively to health crises.

PRCS has invested in strengthening the health infrastructure by improving emergency response capabilities and enhancing the supply chain for medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE)​

PRCS have mobilized resources from various donors and partners to support their extensive health programs. This includes financial support, medical supplies, and technical expertise to better equip their response efforts

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

With challenges on:
Human resources
Funding constraints

Details about challenges:

Human Resources:

Prolonged pandemic response has led to significant fatigue among volunteers and staff, reducing efficiency.

High turnover rates and the need for continuous training pose challenges in retaining a well-trained workforce.

Funding Constraints:

Securing long-term financial support for health programs is challenging as immediate crisis funding wanes.

Limited financial resources require tough prioritization decisions, impacting the effectiveness of programs in underserved are

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

Type of Impact:
Cooperation between Government/public authorities and National Society has been strengthened
Increase in mobilization of resources
Training and capacity of staff and volunteers has increased (for National Societies)

Details about the impact:

Cooperation between Government/Public Authorities and National Society:

The commitments have significantly strengthened cooperation, leading to more coordinated and effective responses to health crises.

Increase in Mobilization of Resources:

There has been a noticeable increase in resource mobilization, enhancing the ability to support extensive health programs and emergency responses.

Training and Capacity of Staff and Volunteers:

The training and capacity of staff and volunteers have increased, resulting in a more skilled and prepared workforce to tackle epidemics and pandemics.

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

Description of the impact:

The commitments have led to enhanced community resilience through improved health education, better access to medical services, and more effective local response capabilities during health emergencies. Additionally, increased public awareness and vaccination campaigns have significantly reduced the spread of diseases at the community level