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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, Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu, Chinyere N Ugwu, Esther Ugo Alum, Val Hyginus Udoka Eze, Mariam Basajja, Jovita Nnenna Ugwu, Fabian C Ogenyi, Michael Ben Okon, Regina Idu Ejemot-Nwadiaro

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Review in Medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Tom Nyamboga OngesaDepartment of Public Administration and Management, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.
Okechukwu Paul-Chima UgwuDepartment of Publication and Extension, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID 0000-0003-3563-3521
Chinyere N UgwuDepartment of Publication and Extension, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.
Esther Ugo AlumDepartment of Publication and Extension, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.
Val Hyginus Udoka EzeDepartment of Publication and Extension, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.
Mariam BasajjaHealth Care and Data Management Leiden University.
Jovita Nnenna UgwuDepartment of Publication and Extension, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.
Fabian C OgenyiDepartment of Publication and Extension, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.
Michael Ben OkonDepartment of Publication and Extension, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.
Regina Idu Ejemot-NwadiaroDepartment of Public Health, School of Allied Health Sciences, Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

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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Disaster PlanningPublic HealthUrban HealthArtificial IntelligenceHumans

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PMID39833043
PMCPMC11749675

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