Nutrition matters in disasters

1. Disaster Management &
Nutrition
An Overview

2. Disaster Management
• - Definition: Organized efforts to deal with
disasters
• - Types: Natural (earthquakes, floods) & Man-
made (industrial accidents, terrorism)
• - Phases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response,
Recovery
• - Key Strategies: Risk assessment, Early
warning systems, Community awareness

3. Nutrition in Disasters
• - Importance: Prevents malnutrition and
disease in affected populations
• - Challenges: Food supply disruption, lack of
safe water, poor sanitation
• - Nutritional Priorities: Infant feeding,
pregnant & lactating women, vulnerable
groups
• - Interventions: Food aid, micronutrient
supplementation, therapeutic feeding
programs

4. Integration of Disaster
Management & Nutrition
• - Disaster preparedness should include food
security planning
• - Emergency response must prioritize
nutrition-sensitive interventions
• - Recovery phase should rebuild resilient food
systems
• - Community involvement ensures
sustainability

5. Conclusion
• - Effective disaster management saves lives
• - Nutrition is a critical part of humanitarian
response
• - Preparedness and resilience building are key
to long-term impact