Summary
We consider anthrax, dengue, diarrheal disease, and pandemic influenza to be key diseases of potential for generating acute disruption in the context of the current disaster response operation in Haiti.
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This report was issued by OCHA New York. The next report will be issued on or around 17 January 2010.
I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES
• Fuel for humanitarian operations will only last 2 to 3 more days before operations will be forced to
cease. A fuel distribution mechanism is required urgently.
• 27 Urban Search and Rescue teams are deployed across priority locations with approximately
1,500 rescue workers and 115 dogs. There have been 58 live rescues so far by these teams.
• A joint UNDAC/EU/WFP assessment found 80-90 percent of the buildings destroyed in Leogane
Free text to 4636 with your location and need. Report emergencies and missing persons.
