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5. Response by technical health areas
Disasters create extraordinary demands for services and resources, while at the same time impairing the functioning of basic health services. This can considerably undermine the institutional response capacity as well as the response capacity of the population itself, thus further increasing health risks to those affected by the disaster.
5.1. Detection and control of communicable diseases
Disease control and reduction depend on early detection for which an epidemiological surveillance system for emergencies and disasters is required. This will continuously monitor any kind of event in the area and will establish appropriate interventions.