Effective resource planning is crucial for several reasons: - Optimal Utilization: Ensures that resources are used where they are most needed, avoiding wastage and redundancy. - Timely Response: Facilitates prompt action during outbreaks, minimizing the spread and impact of diseases. - Sustainability: Helps maintain long-term disease control and prevention programs by ensuring continuous funding and resource allocation. - Data-Driven Decisions: Supports informed decision-making by aligning resources with epidemiological data and trends.