Over 49 thousand people in flood-affected region being vaccinated against cholera
Summary
Oral cholera vaccination has been intensified in flood-affected areas of Rasuwa and Nuwakot, with 59,732 people already vaccinated. Health authorities are also administering TD vaccines, monitoring suspected measles cases, and preparing further immunization campaigns in other affected districts.
Key Points
- 59,732 people have received oral cholera vaccines in the flood-affected areas of Rasuwa and Nuwakot.
- TD vaccines are being given to health workers, rescuers and injured people in the affected regions.
- Eight suspected measles cases were reported after the floods; seven have tested negative and one result is still awaited.
- Health authorities are preparing measles and cholera vaccination campaigns in additional affected districts, including Dhading, Gorkha and Tanahun.
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