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How to ensure the gender issue in health and family service delivery during disaster

  Ensuring gender sensitivity in health and family service delivery at the local level during a disaster is crucial for promoting equity and addressing the specific needs and vulnerabilities of different genders. Here are some strategies to consider: { Incorporate gender perspectives in disaster planning: Ensure that gender considerations are integrated into all stages of disaster planning, including risk assessment, preparedness, response, and recovery. This can involve conducting gender-disaggregated data collection and analysis to understand the specific needs and vulnerabilities of different genders in the community. { Build capacity and awareness : Provide training and capacity-building programs to healthcare and family service providers at the local level, focusing on gender-sensitive approaches. This can include raising awareness about gender-based violence, reproductive health needs, and the importance of gender equality in service delivery during disasters. { Engage women