Cholera vaccines dispatched to flood-hit Rasuwa
Summary
The government has dispatched cholera vaccines and drugs to flood-hit Rasuwa to reduce the risk of water-borne disease outbreaks. The shipment includes 21,000 doses supported by the World Health Organisation and was flown in by Nepali Army helicopter.
Key Points
- The government sent cholera vaccines and drugs to flood-affected Rasuwa because of rising water-borne disease risks.
- A total of 21,000 doses of cholera vaccine provided with support from the World Health Organisation were dispatched on a Nepali Army helicopter.
- Health and Food Safety Minister Nisha Mehta directed authorities to arrange medicines, vaccines, health materials, and public health services quickly.
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