Evaluating Cyclone Resilience of Coastal Health Infrastructure
Implementing Partner: Build Change
Project name: Evaluating Cyclone Resilience of Coastal Health Infrastructure in Bangladesh and Japan
This study examines the resilience of coastal healthcare infrastructure in Bangladesh against cyclonic disasters.
While hospitals play a crucial role in emergencies, disaster preparedness research remains scarce in both Bangladesh and Japan. By identifying strengths and gaps in infrastructure, planning, and response systems, this project provides actionable insights to improve hospital resilience.
Findings support enhanced design, policy frameworks, and coordination strategies to strengthen disaster management in vulnerable coastal regions, ensuring effective emergency response.
in Bangladesh
highly exposed to
cyclones
Impact
1
The project reveals that healthcare facilities score moderately on the Cyclonic Disaster Resilience Index, emphasizing the need for strategic improvements. These scores serve as a benchmark for evaluating preparedness and guiding resilience-building efforts in critical health infrastructure.
2
Comparative findings indicate weak occupational safety in Bangladesh’s healthcare centers, while Japan’s hospitals demonstrate moderate performance. This contrast underscores the need for localized assessments to pinpoint vulnerabilities and implement targeted safety enhancements for improved healthcare resilience.
3
By providing a clear evaluation framework, this study enhances budget allocation and disaster planning. It helps health systems prioritize infrastructure upgrades, ensuring essential healthcare services remain operational during and after climate-induced emergencies, strengthening overall resilience and emergency preparedness.
