Health ministry appoints focal persons for rescue in flood-hit area
Summary
The Health Ministry has appointed focal persons to coordinate rescue, emergency medical teams and health support in flood-affected areas. It has also launched a Disaster Health Support Coordination system for treatment requests, volunteer registration and offers of medical assistance.
Key Points
- HEOC Chief Dr. Hemant Chandra Ojha has been designated as the overall coordinator of the ongoing health emergency.
- Dr. Roshan Neupane will coordinate the mobilization of emergency medical teams and human resources with the HEOC.
- The ministry has assigned officials for provincial coordination and for federal team mobilization in Rasuwa and Nuwakot.
- A new ‘Disaster Health Support Coordination’ system will connect the public, health workers and health institutions during disasters.
