November 28, 2005

We are hearing reports now of hypothermia and more respiratory illnesses. A refugee camp will be moving to a ‘better location' 10 km from the city.

This particular camp had an outbreak of acute watery diarrhea, which is now controlled. This camp was not set up in a planned way so moving it ensures a better camp layout, including the better la

yout of latrines. Public health is paramount in the situations. But what about the people who have to move 10 km away from the town? How will they get to town? What if they are fortunate to have a job right now? How will they get to and from their jobs? Disaster situations are very difficult, always harboring a challenge to every decision that is made.