Disaster Related Infections

Infection Prevention Following Natural Disasters Or Other Emergency Situations

CHICA – Canada has joined with the International Federation of Infection Control (IFIC) to provide support and assistance to infection control professionals working in areas of the world devastated by natural disasters. This website was created to provide a number of links to useful internet resources for those involved in infection prevention following a natural disaster, or in other emergency situations when the usual resources are not available. Information is also available on the IFIC Website.

In response to humanitarian efforts for Asia and East Africa, the Guide for Safety and Infection Control for Oral Healthcare Missions is available free from the Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP). This guide, supported by a CDC cooperative agreement, addresses safe delivery of healthcare in resource deprived situations including medical missions for disaster relief.

Earthquakes
Floods
Hurricanes
Safe Food & Drinking Water
Tsunamis
Waterborne Diseases
Other