Thousands of flood-displaced children remain out of reach of measles vaccination
Summary
Thousands of flood-displaced children in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading remain out of reach of measles vaccination after the Bhotekoshi flood forced families to move elsewhere. Health officials say the campaign will begin only after the children return to the affected districts, raising concerns about outbreak risks in shelters and disrupted communities.
Key Points
- Health authorities have stalled measles vaccination in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading because they cannot locate flood-displaced children.
- More than 35,000 children aged six months to 15 years need measles vaccination as a precaution against post-disaster outbreaks.
- Officials say displaced families have moved elsewhere, making it difficult for health workers to reach children for immunisation.
- Experts warn that crowded shelters, poor nutrition and weak hygiene could increase the risk of infectious disease outbreaks after the flood.
