Sanitation and clean water supplies are also necessary. All contact with known areas of transmission should be avoided. The epidemiological risk of contamination would be greatly increased if people are allowed to overnight in the town. It is essential, therefore, that transit areas away from Cheritti are identified before the transport of people to El'Medo commences. Food rations, seeds and other supplies could be transported directly to El'Medo so avoiding the necessity of each convoy of people passing through Haregele or waiting in Cheritti.
Medical surveillance is necessary at the arrival point regardless of the route.
Chlorinated water should be made available on the trucks during transportation - arrangements for which have already been made by the TIG in Dollo. The participation and support of the Ministry of Health and U.N. agencies is necessary throughout the dispersal operation. MSF Holland have a general plan of action, but so far they maintain their position in recommending that the population should not be moved yet. This team together with UN-EUE visited El'Medo to assess the situation. NCA seed and tool distribution programme NCA has unloaded 49 tons of Kalafo seeds in Dollo, approximately 10 tons in Cheritti and are planning to transport 50 tons from Hargele.