Building back better: Resilient environmental and occupational health systems for the next global crisis

Paul Michael R. Hernandez, Harvey C. Domingo, Rose Abigail E. Duarte, Crystal Amiel M. Estrada, Vivien Fe F. Fadrilan-Camacho, Marian Fe Theresa C. Lomboy, Gayline F. Manalang Jr., Victorio B. Molina, Romeo R. Quizon, Adrian Paul M. Agravante, May B. Bas, Jhon Rey C. Bayatan, HIlda Antonio A. Nique, Chester C. Ramos, Dexter C. Tiro

Abstract


Even after two years, the COVID-19 pandemic still disrupts public activities and services as it exposes
vulnerabilities among the population and negatively impacts environmental conditions. The crisis also impeded global progress toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The Fourth Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) Forum held virtually on November 25 to 26, 2021 provided a venue for learning about local and international COVID-19 responses to help prepare for the next global crisis. Through the systems thinking approach, the discussions prioritized analyses of leadership and governance, financing, human resource, technologies, information management, and service delivery. These analyses focused on community and/or workplace programs and services linked to air quality, waste management, psychosocial wellness, and COVID-19 vaccination. The forum amplified calls for climate actions and public health improvement and emphasized the significance of a collaborative, evidence-based, integrated public health response to a crisis underscoring the apparent interdependence of the SDGs.


Keywords


Environmental Health; Occupational Health; Sustainable Development Goals; Covid-19; air quality; green initiatives; psychosocial wellness

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