Anti-cholera vaccines dispatched to flood-hit Nuwakot
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has dispatched 80,523 doses of anti-cholera vaccine to flood-hit Nuwakot as authorities move to curb the spread of waterborne diseases. A separate vaccination drive is also being launched in Rasuwa after flooding damaged drinking water and sanitation systems.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Food Safety sent 80,523 doses of anti-cholera vaccine to flood-affected areas in Nuwakot.
- The shipment also included vaccine carriers, ice packs, and fridge tags for cold-chain handling.
- Another 21,000 vaccine doses were sent to Rasuwa by helicopter on Sunday.
- A cholera vaccination campaign will begin in Rasuwa this Thursday to reduce the risk of waterborne disease after flood damage to water and sanitation systems.
