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. 2025 Jan 17;104(3):e41279.
doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000041279.

Optimizing emergency response systems in urban health crises: A project management approach to public health preparedness and response

Tom Nyamboga Ongesa  1 , Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu  2 , Chinyere N Ugwu  2 , Esther Ugo Alum  2 , Val Hyginus Udoka Eze  2 , Mariam Basajja  3 , Jovita Nnenna Ugwu  2 , Fabian C Ogenyi  2 , Michael Ben Okon  2 , Regina Idu Ejemot-Nwadiaro  4   5
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Optimizing emergency response systems in urban health crises: A project management approach to public health preparedness and response

Tom Nyamboga Ongesa et al. Medicine (Baltimore). .

Abstract

Effective management of health crises requires public health preparedness and response, especially in urban settings where the complexity and scope of catastrophes provide considerable challenges. The integration of project management frameworks with public health policies is highlighted in this review, which investigates the optimization of emergency response systems using a project management methodology. The adoption of cutting-edge technologies that improve real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and resource allocation such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and the Internet of Things (Io-T) is one of the main topics covered. The assessment also discusses how crucial it is to take ethics into account when making decisions, how to distribute resources fairly, and how to actively engage communities to build resilience. Technological and tool innovations in project management are emphasized as critical to enhancing response times and accommodating changing circumstances. The review also emphasizes the necessity of ongoing learning and development based on prior experiences to improve preparedness tactics and overall efficacy. Public health systems can respond to urban health emergencies in a more coordinated, equitable, and efficient manner by combining these components, which will eventually improve outcomes and resilience in impacted populations.

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Role of stakeholders engagement in urban health crises management.
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Ethical considerations in emergency response.
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