NATIONAL DISASTER CENTRE CONDUCTS HUMANITARIAN ASSESSMENT ON 2 MILE DISPLACED FAMILIES

CAPTION: Officers from National Disaster Centre with support from the Central Provincial Disaster Office, the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations, and the Red Cross conducting assessment on displaced families of the recent 2 mile eviction

BY RICKY ISRAEL

THE National Disaster Centre (NDC) has carried out a rapid humanitarian assessment on families displaced by the recent mass eviction at the Rabiagini settlement in the Two-Mile area of the nation’s Capital.

The joint assessment led by the National Disaster Centre with support from the Central Provincial Disaster Office, the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations, and the Red Cross.

The aim is to gather information on the number of people affected and identify their immediate and long-term needs, including food, water, shelter, health, and sanitation.

Officials say more than 4,000 people have been affected. The joint Assessment teams visited temporary care centers at Muniogo Village in Badili, as well as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Gabutu and Lahara Park in the Moresby South District.

Many families are now living in crowded and unhygienic conditions, with children most at risk.

NDC Research and Assessment Officer Max Andrew says if the situation is not addressed quickly, there is a high risk of disease outbreaks.

The information collected will be shared with the Acting NCDC Director, government authorities, and partner agencies to guide further assistance for the displaced families.