Emergency Health Services in the Provincial and Municipal Spheres

摘要

To ensure survival in the event of a national disaster, legislation was passed to correct previous government inactivity and to stimulate an apathetic populace.In 1959, the Federal Government enacted legislation which introduced policy changes in civil defence. This new legislation gave governments at all levels new responsibilities which are now assumed in the course of routine daily operation. The onus of warning and rescue was placed on the Armed Forces. Emergency health services were established at the municipal level by integrating emergency health and public health units. The zone concept was evolved which provides an intermediate administrative base between regional headquarters and target areas.Preparedness for disaster begins with the family unit. In addition, training of key personnel at all levels of government must be maintained on an annual basis.