Public Health Emergency and Research Center

Public Health Emergency and Research Center has been a cornerstone in the pursuit of comprehensive
healthcare solutions, humanitarian assistance, and cutting-edge research within the challenging
landscape of the Somali community in the Horn of Africa.

Emergency Preparedness and Response,

The Center Public Health Emergency and Research Center (PHERC) is dedicated to enhancing public health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience. The center aims to play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating activities designed at national level to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies across Somaliland and Somalia. A key aspect of this center is enhancing the surveillance systems to detect and monitor public health threats effectively, ensuring timely and accurate data collection and analysis to inform decision-making processes.

One Health

The Center Public Health Emergency and Research Center (PHERC) is dedicated to enhancing public health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience. The center aims to play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating activities designed at national level to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies across Somaliland and Somalia. A key aspect of this center is enhancing the surveillance systems to detect and monitor public health threats effectively, ensuring timely and accurate data collection and analysis to inform decision-making processes.

Reseach

The Center Public Health Emergency and Research Center (PHERC) is dedicated to enhancing public health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience. The center aims to play a crucial role in overseeing and coordinating activities designed at national level to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies across Somaliland and Somalia. A key aspect of this center is enhancing the surveillance systems to detect and monitor public health threats effectively, ensuring timely and accurate data collection and analysis to inform decision-making processes.

In a world impacted by the climate crisis and health emergencies, our focus is on public health emergency interventions, and we aim to

  • Prepare for and Respond to Health Emergencies : Address the effects of disasters and crises by managing epidemics and pandemics effectively.
  • Social Mobilization During Health Emergencies: Actively engage communities to promote participation and awareness during health emergencies and disease outbreaks.
  • Disease Outbreak Interventions: Develop and implement strategies that involve community participation to manage and control disease spread effectively.
  • Coordinate Health Services Between Humanitarian Agencies: Facilitate collaboration and communication among humanitarian organizations to ensure effective delivery of health services.
  •  Address Mental Health and Psychosocial Needs: Provide support for mental health challenges during emergencies.

We aim at improving public health outcomes and enhancing the effectiveness of emergency responses by

  • Conducting High-Quality Research: Generating robust, evidence-based data on public health issues, assessing the effectiveness of emergency responses, and evaluating psychosocial support programs.
  • Supporting Evidence-Based Decision-Making: Providing actionable insights and well-researched recommendations to inform and guide public health policies and interventions.
  • Developing Innovative Solutions: Addressing emerging health challenges through the application of innovative research methodologies and the development of novel solutions.