The role of obstetrics and gynecology national societies during natural disasters

When a natural disaster occurs, such as an earthquake, floods, or a tsunami, the international response is quick. However, there is no organized strategy in place to address obstetric and gynecological (ob/gyn) emergencies. International organizations and national ob/gyn societies do not have an org...

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Published in:International journal of gynecology and obstetrics 2015-07, Vol.130 (1), p.89-92
Main Authors: Lalonde, André, Adrien, Lauré
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Canada
Disaster Planning
Disaster relief team
Disasters
Emergencies
Female
Gynecology
Haiti
Humans
National societies
Natural disasters
OB/GYN professional association
Obstetrics
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pregnancy
Societies, Medical
Support societies
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Summary:When a natural disaster occurs, such as an earthquake, floods, or a tsunami, the international response is quick. However, there is no organized strategy in place to address obstetric and gynecological (ob/gyn) emergencies. International organizations and national ob/gyn societies do not have an organized plan and rely on the good will of volunteers. Too often, local specialists are ignored and are not involved in the response. The massive earthquake in Haiti in 2010 exemplifies the lack of coordinated response involving national organizations following the disaster. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) engaged rapidly with Haitian colleagues in response to the obstetric and gynecological emergencies. An active strategy is proposed.
ISSN:0020-7292
1879-3479
DOI:10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.04.022