Health Ministry active for health response at Chumnubri
Summary
The Health Ministry has activated emergency coordination for flood response in Chumnubri rural municipality after flash flooding in the Budhigandaki river. Health agencies at provincial, district and local levels are on standby to provide emergency treatment and other assistance, with hotline 1155 available for support.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Food Security is coordinating and monitoring the health response to flash floods in the Budhigandaki river area of Chumnubri, Gorkha.
- Health bodies at the province, district and local levels have been activated to ensure emergency treatment and essential health services in flood-affected areas.
- The ministry has put health workers and support teams on standby to mobilize as needed.
- People in need of health assistance in the affected area can call the free hotline number 1155.
