What defines a 'Health Crisis'?

A health crisis refers to a severe public health event that overwhelms local or national healthcare systems, poses significant risks to a population's well-being, and often requires urgent, coordinated intervention.

What are common types of health crises?

Common types include pandemics (e.g., COVID-19), epidemics, natural disaster-related health emergencies, humanitarian crises causing disease outbreaks, and severe shortages in essential medical resources or personnel.

How do health crises impact societies?

Impacts include increased mortality and morbidity, severe economic disruption, social instability, immense strain on healthcare infrastructure, and long-term psychological distress within affected populations.

What role does public health play in managing a health crisis?

Public health agencies coordinate responses, monitor disease spread, implement prevention strategies (like vaccination campaigns), and disseminate crucial information to protect communities and restore stability.