WHO releases 150,000 USD in emergency funds
Summary
The World Health Organization has released 150,000 US dollars from its South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund to support communities hit by the Bhotekoshi flash floods. The UN agency has also sent emergency medical supplies and is coordinating with the Government of Nepal on the health response and disease surveillance.
Key Points
- The World Health Organization released 150,000 US dollars from the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund for flood-hit communities.
- WHO says the Bhotekoshi flash floods are among the worst tragedies in Nepal in recent times.
- Emergency medical supplies, including health kits, tents, masks, gloves and sanitizers, were dispatched within hours of the disaster.
- WHO is working with the Government of Nepal and partners to strengthen disease surveillance and maintain essential health services.
