IPHI guide

Practical steps for stronger health resilience.

A concise field guide inspired by IPHI’s strategic framework: start with people, use evidence responsibly and connect health, technology and trusted communication.

Use these checklists when planning a community health initiative, reviewing a digital health tool or communicating during a public health concern. Adapt them to local context and involve qualified health professionals where appropriate.

01 / COMMUNITY HEALTH

Plan around a real need

Before designing a programme, establish who it should serve and what barrier it should address.

  • Listen to affected people and local organisations.
  • Describe the access gap in plain language.
  • Check evidence and existing services before adding a new intervention.
  • Set a specific, measurable objective and a way to learn from feedback.
02 / DIGITAL HEALTH

Check the safeguards

A promising tool also needs to be safe, understandable and accessible to the people expected to use it.

  • Collect only the data needed for a clear purpose.
  • Explain how data are used, stored and protected.
  • Test language, disability and connectivity access needs.
  • Keep appropriate professional oversight and a route for users to raise concerns.
03 / HEALTH INFORMATION

Pause before sharing a claim

In a fast-moving situation, a brief verification step can reduce confusion and avoid amplifying harmful misinformation.

  • Check who published the information and when.
  • Look for the original source, evidence and relevant context.
  • Compare with current guidance from trusted public health authorities.
  • If uncertain, say so clearly and avoid presenting speculation as fact.
04 / CRISIS RESPONSE

Coordinate with care

Crisis response works better when practical support respects local knowledge, privacy and dignity.

  • Map urgent needs and existing support before deploying resources.
  • Agree responsibilities and information-sharing with local partners.
  • Protect personal information, especially for people in vulnerable situations.
  • Plan how essential support can continue after the immediate response.
A note on use

This guide offers general planning and communication prompts. It is not medical advice, a clinical protocol or a substitute for direction from qualified health professionals and competent authorities.