Disasters pose significant risks to vulnerable populations, particularly children with chronic health conditions such as kidney disease. This paper explores the unique challenges faced by children with kidney disease during and after disasters, focusing on disruptions to essential medical services such as dialysis, access to clean water, and maintenance medications. The vulnerability of these children is further amplified in low-resource settings, where disaster preparedness is often lacking. We present strategies for improving disaster preparedness, including early dialysis initiation, patient and family education, and securing reliable access to medical supplies and treatment facilities. Ensuring the resilience of health systems and comprehensive disaster planning are crucial to safeguarding the health of this at-risk population during emergency situations.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00467-025-06693-6 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Intervention for Psychological Trauma in Children Impacted by War in Ukraine.
JAMA Netw Open
March 2025
Recovery Camp, Lviv, Ukraine.
Assessment of the Core Competencies for Disaster Management Among Nurses Dealing With Casualties: A Study From Yemen.
Cureus
February 2025
Internal Medicine, Sultan Bin Abdelaziz Humantarian City, Riyadh, SAU.
Background Yemen has faced numerous war-related disasters in recent years, yet limited research exists on the disaster core competencies and preparedness of Yemeni nurses. This study evaluated the disaster core competencies and preparedness levels of Yemeni nurses managing disasters. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDeveloping a seasonal-adjusted machine-learning-based hybrid time‑series model to forecast heatwave warning.
Sci Rep
March 2025
Department of Statistics and Data Science, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.
Heatwaves pose a significant threat to environmental sustainability and public health, particularly in vulnerable regions and rapidly growing cities. They cause water shortages, stress on plants, and an overall drying out of landscapes, reducing plant growth-the basis of energy production and the food chain. Accurate heatwave forecasting is crucial for early warning systems, public health interventions, and disaster preparedness strategies, reducing heat-related mortality risk through modeling and evaluation of warnings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Radiation literacy, encompassing the understanding of basic principles, applications, risks, and protective measures related to ionizing radiation, is critical for medical personnel working in jobs that involve the use of radioactive materials or medical imaging. In the context of nuclear emergency preparedness, the level of radiation knowledge among healthcare professionals-such as doctors, nurses, and radiographers-directly influences the effectiveness and safety of emergency responses. This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the radiation knowledge of medical personnel and identifying areas for improvement in profession-specific training programs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCommunity preparedness for earthquake disasters: A preliminary assessment of awareness and disaster infrastructure response in Cianjur, West Java-Indonesia.
F1000Res
March 2025
Center for Management and Geospatial Information Dissemination, Geospatial Information Agency, Cibinong, West Java, 16911, Indonesia.
Background: The danger of earthquakes poses a serious threat to people worldwide. One of the most significant challenges is preparing communities to cope effectively with this disaster. Therefore, understanding earthquake hazards is critically important for preparedness, mitigation, and an effective response to this threat.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!