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District Disaster Management Plan District Kech, Balochistan - NDMA

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<strong>Disaster</strong> Risks in <strong>Kech</strong> <strong>District</strong><br />

Capacity Available health department contingency plan existing Disease Early Warning System (DEWS),<br />

health services exist but lack specific surveillance for AHI, treatment and isolation capabilities, health<br />

volunteers involved in response.<br />

Vulnerability Disease carriers (e.g. mosquitoes) and some diseases (malaria) endemic in the district;<br />

Lack of awareness, lack of immediate medical services and medicines, pre-existing medical conditions<br />

(e.g. HIV/AIDs) and poor nutrition, late recognition and declaration of an emergency, high-density<br />

population; for AHI, poultry farms; communities with high-density chicken, duck and migratory birds and<br />

fowl.<br />

Humanitarian needs Urgent medical services, sufficient food and water; disinfection; containment;<br />

quarantine/specialized medical services<br />

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