Citation

Dza M, Yunusah H. GPH Int. J. Soc. Sci. Humanit. Res. 2023; 6(6): 105-126.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Global Publication House)

DOI

10.5281/zenodo.8120158

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This paper sought to investigate logistics preparedness of Ghanaian institutions during health emergencies.Two hundred and fifty-seven (257)respondents drawn from the security and other agencies within the EffutuMunicipality in the Central region of Ghana constituted the sample size. The authors used structural equation modelling (SEM) to test the study's model and hypotheses.The study revealedthat, the availability of logistical support during emergencies is inadequate for efficient emergency management. Regarding logistical preparedness of health professionals and security agencies, there is much needs to be doneto attain the minimum acceptable standards. Thestudy further discovered that logistical resources are critical to the collaborative effort of health workers and security agencies.However, it was evident that collaboration among institutions does not necessarily enhance the success of emergency management.The study is significant because the steady rise in Ghana's population coupled withurbanization has brought in its wake challenges that successive governments have struggled to surmount.The occurrence of frequent disasters meant that a study of this nature is important to bring to the fore the human and material costs, thus awakening the sensitivities of policy makers and authorities mandated to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the citizenry.

Language: en

Keywords

disaster; Ghana; health emergencies; humanitarian logistics; logistics preparedness