International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS)
Vol 15, No 3: September 2026

Empowering disaster volunteers through a web-based information system for health workforce and logistics coordination

Emmelia Kristina Hutagaol (Medika Suherman University)
Afif Wahyudi Hidayat (Medika Suherman University)
Nico Suwarno (Medika Suherman University)
Nurali Nurali (Medika Suherman University)
Joao Manuel Correia Ximenes (Universidade de Dili)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2026

Abstract

Digital transformation plays a critical role in strengthening disaster management systems, particularly in disaster-prone countries such as Indonesia. Despite the availability of several government-led digital platforms, limited systems integrate volunteer coordination, health workforce mapping, and logistics tracking within a unified framework. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a web-based information system designed to empower disaster volunteers by integrating volunteer profiling, healthcare human resource availability, logistics documentation, and public education features. A mixed-methods descriptive analytical design was employed. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews to identify system requirements and operational challenges, while quantitative data were obtained from structured questionnaires completed by 71 of 75 health-background from TAGANA Rajawali Indonesia Foundation members and at least one disaster respon experience. Descriptive non-parametric analysis informed system design and feature prioritization. Results showed that 100% of respondents supported the development of a digital coordination platform, 94.7% preferred WhatsApp integration for communication, and 86.7% were willing to contribute as digital resource persons for public education. The developed system integrates real-time manpower mapping, logistics tracking, donation management, multimedia documentation, and reporting dashboards. This model addresses a critical gap in volunteer-centered digital disaster management and strengthens community-based preparedness by improving coordination efficiency, transparency, and public health resilience.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJPHS

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions

Description

International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes material on all aspects of public health science. This IJPHS provides the ideal platform for the discussion of more sophisticated public health research and practice for authors and readers world ...