It s such a striking thing to see. It could be a cause of some illness, though the health official added that relief workers on the scene are likely dealing with other pressing issues. Influenza and pneumonia are likely to spread. D.C. Though cases have not spread by a large extent, Michael said the situation is not a favorable one. The general environment and hot weather is not right for anybody at the moment.
Relief workers administer treatment to injured person.
The diplomat suggested that at least some of the pneumonia cases developed from swallowing salt water during the disaster, and probably due to contamination by swampy sections and the dead corpses found in the area. Survivors have cremated corpses on the spot because of the fear of diseases spreading, Michael said. The funds will be used to provide food, clothing, kitchen utensils, shelter materials, tools and medicines for up to 10,000 people. An unknown number of survivors, from an estimated population of 10,000 people are without food, shelter or medical assistance and need immediate aid. Logistics and communications are the most difficult aspect of this operation, said Iain Logan, the IFRC head of delegation in Papua New Guinea.