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A D Rogers¹, C E Price, L A Wallis

¹Department of Surgery, Groote Schuur Hospital and Red Cross Hospital, University of Cape Town. rogersadr@gmail.com

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South Africa needs a national burns disaster plan, as highlighted by the lack of preparedness for the 2010 World Cup. An ongoing audit assesses burns care weaknesses and feasibility for a national disaster plan.

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Area of Science:

Disaster Medicine
Public Health Policy
Burns Care Management

Background:

International Society for Burns Injuries (ISBI) guidelines emphasize national disaster planning for mass casualty burns.
South Africa lacked integrated disaster planning for burns prior to the 2010 World Cup, posing significant risks.
Lessons from international burns disasters inform the need for tailored national strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility of establishing a national burns disaster plan in South Africa.
To identify existing weaknesses in South Africa's current burns care system.
To propose improvements for burns care and disaster preparedness.

Main Methods:

Review of lessons learned from major burns disasters globally.
Analysis of existing national and provincial disaster planning frameworks.
An ongoing audit of burns care services across South Africa.

Main Results:

Significant gaps identified in South Africa's preparedness for mass casualty burns events.
The audit is currently underway to comprehensively map burns care capabilities and deficiencies.
International best practices offer valuable strategies for developing a robust national plan.

Conclusions:

A dedicated national burns disaster plan is crucial for South Africa's public health security.
Addressing identified weaknesses in burns care is essential for effective disaster response.
Implementing an integrated national plan will enhance South Africa's capacity to manage mass casualty burns.