Centre for Research on Health Care in Disasters
The Centre for Research on Health Care in Disasters is an interdisciplinary research centre in the field of global disaster medicine. The centre's core activities are: research, education, field work and policy advice. Our aim is to contribute to strengthening and improving both Swedish and international health care response in the event of major disasters. We are a WHO Collaborating Centre and we conduct work on behalf of the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen).
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Core activities
Research
Research
Find out more about the research we conduct here at the Centre for Research on Health Care in Disasters.
Education
Education
Are you interested in learning more about global disaster medicine? We teach a variety of different courses and an Erasmus Mundus Master programme. We also offer tailor-made courses for organisations and public authorities, and we have developed the virtual simulation tool ViTriEx (Virtual Triage Exercise).
Field work in disasters
Field work in disasters
Our team shares a strong dedication to work in disaster-stricken areas around the world. At present we work in Ukraine, among other places. Find out more about the areas and operations we work in.
Policy & Expert advice
Policy & Expert advice
Are you looking for expert advice and guidance in policy-making in matters that concern disaster medicine? With our strong roots in both field work and research we are well-placed to provide advise, engage in dialogue and evaluate projects and initiatives.
Who are we and what is global disaster medicine?
Who are we and what is global disaster medicine?
Our collaboration with the Swedish National Board for Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen)
Our collaboration with the Swedish National Board for Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen)
Meet the researchers
Johan von Schreeb
Johan von Schreeb
Martina Gustavsson
Martina Gustavsson
Märit Halmin
Märit Halmin
Anneli Eriksson
Anneli Eriksson
Therese Djärv
Therese Djärv
Louis Riddez
Louis Riddez
Louis Riddez is docent and chief physician at the Karolinska University Hospital, specialising in trauma surgery.
Anderas Älgå
Anderas Älgå
Maximilian Nerlander
Nieves Amat Camacho
Nobhojit Roy
News, latest research and activities
disaster medicine news
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The centre in the media
Johan von Schreeb - disaster preparedness is low in Swedish health care
Swedish radio programme P4 Extra highlighted concerns raised about lack of preparedness for disasters in the Swedish health care system and interviewed Johan von Schreeb, professor of global disaster medicine and head of the Centre for Research on Health Care in Disasters. He emphasises the need for education, training and resources (in Swedish)
Johan von Schreeb - what is needed in Ukraine
Johan von Schreeb is interviewed on the evening news Aktuellet (28 minutes in to the broadcast) on the situation in Ukraine, what is needed to aid local healthcare staff, what the international health community can do and the challenges they face. (in Swedish)
Johan von Schreeb - the risks associated uncoordinated initiatives in a health crises
Interview with professor Johan von Schreeb, head of the Cente for Research on Health Care in Disasters, about the risk of uncoordinated initiatives when it comes to health crises, like the one that is happening as a result of the war in Ukraine, in the magazine Läkartidningen (in Swedish). "It's an instinct to want to help, but you have to think and plan beyond that", says Johan von Schreeb.
Anneli Eriksson - on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine
Anneli Eriksson, research specialist at the Centre for Research on Health Care in Disasters and long term member of MSF (Doctors without Borders) is interviewed by Expressen TV on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine following the outbreak of war. (in Swedish)