Government Extends Emergency Health Services to Flood-Affected Areas
Summary
The government has expanded emergency health services in flood-affected areas of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading after the Bhote Koshi River flood. Around 8,700 people have received care, while medicine supplies, mobile teams, psychosocial counseling and specialist support have been deployed to keep treatment running.
Key Points
- Around 8,700 residents in flood-affected areas have received direct health services after the Bhote Koshi River flood.
- Essential medicines and equipment were airlifted to remote areas, and health services are being provided through alternative structures and tents.
- About 150 health workers and 34 emergency medical teams are working in the affected districts, with special attention to pregnant women, children, the elderly and people with disabilities.
- The ministry has also arranged counseling, chronic disease medicines, tuberculosis and HIV treatment support, and dialysis coordination to prevent further health crises.
