WHO Provides $150,000 Emergency Aid for Flood Victims in Nepal
Summary
The World Health Organization has provided US$150,000 in emergency aid to support health services and response efforts for communities affected by devastating flash floods in Nepal. The floods have killed more than 730 people, displaced thousands of households, and damaged health facilities and road infrastructure in several districts.
Key Points
- WHO has allocated US$150,000 through the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund to support flood response in Nepal.
- More than 730 people have died, about 2,500 are missing, and around 10,000 households in six districts need immediate relief.
- Emergency health supplies, tents, masks, gloves, and sanitizers were sent to affected areas for use by 10,000 people for three months.
- Flood damage has disrupted health facilities and roads, raising risks of disease outbreaks and mental health impacts.
