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  • Aug 13, 2010
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August 13th, 2010
Kenya: Call to Boost Disaster Preparedness in Marginalized North

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ALL AFRICA – Response to disasters and emergencies in northern Kenya continues to be hampered by lack of infrastructure – airstrips, communication, health facilities and personnel – with aid workers and disaster response experts calling for more preparedness. Prepositioning more emergency supplies in “rescue centres” in key locations would greatly enhance disaster response, they say. The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) already has non-food items set for distribution to 5,000 people in case of a disaster in Northeastern province. Read More