Question

in the last 50 years, SARS, Ebola, AIDS, Zika, and other diseases, in addition to bioterrorism have captured our attention. Do you think our health care system is well prepared for such challenges.

Answer 1

Yes, definite; the health care system must be well equipped to face such epidemics also. The health care involves a major task called prevention. This area has to be utilized for the proper prevention at different levels. Many of the epidemics can be prevented by timely intervention.

The proper immunization as well as timely and quick diagnosis of symptoms can help to treat the epidemic as well as stop the spread.

Proper health education and timely intimation to take health care steps can be helpful in the reduction of the extent of disease spread.

The quick diagnosis of the symptoms and facilities for effective diagnosis of such diseases are essential parts of health care system.

The health care personnel must be trained properly to manage an emergency situation as well as how to manage a mass casualty.

The disaster management training must be provided to health care personnel, depending on the need of the geographic area as well depending on the potential risks involved.