IMMUNITY KNEC NOTES

Introductions The body has a two –part Immune system which workers together to protect it from harmful micro organism such as bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites, it is divided in to two: Innate Immunity This is the front-line defense which… Read More

POST DISASTER DEVELOPMENT KNEC NOTES

Meaning of Post-disaster development Post-disaster development has various approaches and different priorities in different countries. It is not surprising that there are widely divergent views and interpretations in various countries, with marked differences between countries that have a developed market… Read More

DISASTER RESPONSE KNEC NOTES

Meaning of Disaster Response The response phase includes the mobilization of the necessary emergency services and first responders in the disaster area. This is likely to include a first wave of core emergency services, such as firefighters, police and ambulance… Read More

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS KNEC NOTES

INTRODUCTION Preparedness focuses on preparing equipment and procedures for use when a disaster occurs, i.e., planning. Preparedness measures can take many forms including the construction of shelters, installation of warning devices, creation of back-up life-line services (e.g., power, water, sewage),… Read More