The third publication of the ASEAN Journal of Disaster Health Management (AJDHM) continues its mission to advance the field of disaster health management by presenting scholarly works that address critical aspects of preparedness, response, and health system resilience. This issue brings together contributions from researchers and practitioners that reflect the complex realities of managing health emergencies and disaster responses across diverse operational settings in the region.

The articles featured in this publication examine a range of important topics, including the evaluation of hybrid emergency medical team training and its operational impact during an earthquake relief mission, radiation safety management in industrial radiography training, and the operationalization of a district-level health emergency operation center during a volcanic eruption response. Additional studies explore hospital preparedness through a simulation-based assessment of meal delivery during elevator outages and present field lessons from the deployment of portable ultrasound to support disaster-affected highland communities in Aceh. Collectively, these contributions provide valuable insights that support the advancement of evidence-informed practices and strengthen disaster health management in the region.

     

The second issue of the ASEAN Journal of Disaster Health Management (AJDHM) remains true to its objective to publish original research findings on Disaster Health Management. It reinforces AJDHM’s position as a vehicle for researchers to exchange new science, and help continue the development of knowledge and practices in disaster health throughout our region.

In this Issue, AJDHM creates a brings with it new, great possibilities for the young researchers, doctors and health-workers involved in Disaster Health Management. The melding of knowledge from seasoned clinical practitioners, health workers, policy makers and globally renowned scholars all over ASEAN and non-ASEAN members add in creating an environment conducive to scientific exchange and a more determined disaster health workforce.

ASEAN Journal of Disaster Health Management (AJDHM) is dedicated to publishing high quality research in the field of Disaster Health Management. AJDHM aims to be a platform for researchers to share the latest findings and support the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field of Disaster Health Management.

AJDHM also provides opportunities for young researchers and medical practitioners or healthcare providers in fields relevant to DHM. Through this platform, researchers can gain insights from experienced medical practitioners, health workers, opinion leaders, as well as world-renowned researchers, from both ASEAN and non-ASEAN regions.