Infectious Disease Risk Seen in Bhote Koshi Flood Affected Areas
Summary
Flood-affected areas in Bhote Koshi are seeing rising cases of fever, cold and diarrhea, with Rasuwa and Nuwakot reporting the highest patient counts in recent days. The Health Ministry says there are no signs of an epidemic so far and has deployed emergency medical teams, testing, treatment and psychosocial support.
Key Points
- Fever, cold and diarrhea cases have increased in flood-affected areas of Rasuwa and Nuwakot after the Bhote Koshi flood.
- The Ministry of Health says no signs of an epidemic or pandemic have been detected so far, but daily monitoring and lab testing are continuing.
- Six emergency medical teams have been deployed and 137 health workers mobilized in the affected areas.
- Cholera vaccination and other preventive services are being expanded, while 25 affected people are currently under treatment.
