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

¿ Ha incorporado el Estado/la Sociedad Nacional/la institución los empeños contenidos en esta resolución en los planes estratégicos u operativos pertinentes?

Ha trabajado el Estado/la Sociedad Nacional/la institución con otros asociados para poner en práctica los empeños contenidos en esta resolución?

En asociación con:
Sociedad Nacional de la Cruz Roja o de la Media Luna Roja de su país
gobierno y/o autoridades públicas
CICR/Federación Internacional
otras Sociedades Nacionales de la Cruz Roja y de la Media Luna Roja

Ejemplos de cooperación:

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

¿Ha habido dificultades para poner en práctica los empeños contenidos en esta resolución?

Dificultades en relación con:
recursos humanos
limitaciones de financiación

Describa detalladamente estas dificultades:

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

¿Han incidido los empeños contenidos en esta resolución en el trabajo y la dirección del Estado/la Sociedad Nacional/la institución?

Tipo de repercusión:
fortalecimiento de la cooperación entre el gobierno o las autoridades públicas y la Sociedad Nacional
incremento en la movilización de recursos
formación y capacidad de los miembros del personal y de los voluntarios (en el caso de las Sociedades Nacionales);

Describa detalladamente las repercusiones:

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.

5. Han incidido los empeños contenidos en esta resolución en las comunidades a las que el Estado/la Sociedad Nacional/la institución presta servicios?

Describa las repercusiones:

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