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Niger Postgrad Med J · Dec 2007
ReviewMass casualty incidents and disasters in Nigeria: The need for better management strategies.
- I P Ehiawaguan.
- Department of Surgery,University of Benin Teaching Hospital, P. M. B 1111, Benin City. bashirmohdt@yahoo.com
- Niger Postgrad Med J. 2007 Dec 1;14(4):341-6.
Aims And ObjectivesThe aim of this article is to discuss principles involved in disaster management, disasters in Nigeria, examine the current level of preparedness in the country and make recommendations for improvement.MethodsAn overview of various disaster events in the country coupled with review of the literature.ResultFatality figures for disaster in Nigeria are high.ConclusionThere is need for a strong political will from government at all levels regarding disaster management in order to mitigate its occurrence and impact.
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