Preparing for and responding to sexual and reproductive health in disaster settings: evidence from Fiji and Tonga.
Kristen BeekRobyn DrysdaleMatthew KusenAngela J DawsonPublished in: Reproductive health (2021)
This study highlights the need for comprehensive activities at multiple levels within a country and across the Pacific region to build capacity for a SRH response. While the SPRINT initiative has been implemented across several regions to improve organisational and national capacity preparedness, training for communities can be strengthened. This research outlines the importance of formalising partnerships and regular meetings and training to ensure the currency of coordination efforts in readiness for activation. However, work is needed to further institutionalise SRH in emergencies in national policy and accountability mechanisms.