Disasters and Emergencies

PBHE413 Emerging Disease During Disasters and Emergencies

Infectious disease outbreaks are uncommon after disasters but the combination of factors have the potential to amplify emerging diseases that were previously in the affected area. These factors that may increase the risks for disease transmission include population displacement, overcrowding, lack of healthcare services, poor sanitation and hygiene, unsafe water, and low vaccine coverage for vaccine-preventable diseases.

Please answer the following questions:

What facilities and procedures does your organization or your local fire district/hospital have in place for infectious or emerging pandemics for public health preparedness during disasters or emergencies?

Do you believe that the facility or practice is adequate to meet the demands of a large volume of infected patients? Why or why not?

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Despite the remarkable advancements in medical research, infectious diseases remain the leading cause of ailments and deaths worldwide. Moreover; the persistence of the threat is prolonged by the emergence new contagious diseases, re-emergence and persistence of radicle diseases(Fragoso, Cooney, & Thrasher, 2015). For this reason, the Center for Biosecurity of UPM has put in place special measures in preparation for disaster and emergencies of infectious and emerging pandemics as elaborated below(Toner & Adalja, 2011)………………………..

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