Mother and Newborn Rescued by Helicopter from Rasuwa
Summary
A 29-year-old mother and her newborn were airlifted from flood-hit Rasuwa to Kathmandu after both developed serious health problems following delivery at a local health post. They are receiving treatment at Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital.
Key Points
- A 29-year-old woman from Gatleng, Amachhodingmo Rural Municipality-3 in Rasuwa and her newborn were rescued by helicopter and flown to Kathmandu.
- The village had been cut off from the transport network after flooding in the Bhote Koshi River on August 26.
- After delivery at the Gatleng health post, both mother and child developed serious health problems and were airlifted to Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital.
- Hospital officials said the mother is under evaluation and treatment in the Antenatal Care Ward.
