Cultural Requirements in the Field of Prevention and Control of Public Health Crises- Section 6: The Culture of Crisis Prevention and Disaster Risk Reduction, Inspired by Past Experiences

Editor-in-Chief Lecture

Author
Mohammad Ali Mohagheghi
Professor of Cancer Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
10.30491/jcm.2024.223868
Abstract
The country's health system in the contemporary era has valuable and sometimes unique experiences, such as comprehensive and significant participation in the Sacred Defense and the COVID-19 pandemic. Focusing on scientific, cultural, and professional aspects, these unparalleled national achievements will be an invaluable asset for controlling crises, preventing future risks, and reducing losses (including human, infrastructure, and resources).
Keywords
Cultural requirements
Control
Prevention
Crisis
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  • Receive Date 25 November 2024
  • Revise Date 29 November 2024
  • Accept Date 29 November 2024