Anti-cholera vaccines dispatched to flood-hit Nuwakot
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Population has dispatched anti-cholera vaccines and supplies to flood-hit areas in Nuwakot to help prevent a possible outbreak of waterborne diseases. The campaign comes after flood damage to drinking water and sanitation systems raised the risk of cholera and other infections.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Population sent 80,523 doses of oral cholera vaccine and related supplies to flood-affected areas in Nuwakot.
- The vaccines and equipment were dispatched to reduce the risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases after flood damage to water and sanitation systems.
- The ministry had earlier airlifted 21,000 doses of cholera vaccine to Rasuwa, where a vaccination campaign is set to begin on Thursday.
