Advancing the Sendai Framework in Iran’s Health System By Professor Hamidreza Khankeh

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) 2015–2030 places health at the center of its agenda, calling for the protection of lives, livelihoods, and health services before, during, and after disasters. With over 30 health-specific references, it outlines four core priorities—understanding risk, strengthening governance, investing in resilience, and enhancing preparedness for recovery (“Build Back Better”)—all directly relevant to national health systems.