District Disaster Management Plan District Kech, Balochistan - NDMA
District Disaster Management Plan District Kech, Balochistan - NDMA
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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