Handling the physically challenged in disaster risk reduction

THE real difficulties encountered by the people who are physically challenged and impaired have been acknowledged, but have never been fully addressed. Their placement before, during and after disasters continue to show a number of procedural gaps which every nation should bother to address and rectify. There is need to raise public awareness about the nature of challenges faced by this special group of people so that they get the necessary assistance and attention they require.

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