Health Ministry Responds to BhoteKoshi River Flood Disaster
Summary
The Department of Health Services has activated an emergency health response after the severe BhoteKoshi flood in Rasuwa, sending medicines and medical supplies by helicopter. A 24-hour toll-free hotline and planned psychosocial counseling services are being deployed for affected residents.
Key Points
- The Department of Health Services has placed its response on high alert after the BhoteKoshi River flood in Rasuwa.
- The Federal Rapid Response Mechanism has been activated to prioritize health security for affected citizens.
- Medicines and medical materials have been sent by helicopter to help maintain health services in the flood-hit area.
- The toll-free hotline 1115 is operating 24 hours a day, and psychosocial counseling services are being prepared.
