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Epidemic preparedness and response:
To reduce mortality and morbidity due to epidemics, AMDA in coordination with UNHCR will:
To reduce mortality and morbidity due to epidemics, AMDA in coordination with UNHCR will:
- Train refugee and national health workers in epidemic preparedness and response
- Support social mobilization and training of community health volunteers at sentinel sites
- Develop and distribute standard case management protocols for epidemic diseases
- Support public health facilities, municipalities in conducting activities to prevent epidemics
- Conduct mass campaign and information sessions through community health units in the camps
- Whenever possible stockpiles of supplies for potential outbreaks including rehydration fluids, vaccinations, and drugs
- Ensure Epidemic Investigation kits and Epidemic Response kits are available in public health facilities