Health Ministry active for health response at Chumnubri

Summary

The Health Ministry is coordinating emergency health services after flash floods hit Chumnubri rural municipality in Gorkha district. A free hotline, 1155, has been activated for people needing essential health support or emergency treatment in the affected areas.

Key Points
  • The Ministry of Health and Food Security is monitoring the health response to flash floods in the Budhigandaki river area of Chumnubri, Gorkha.
  • Health emergency bodies at the province, district and local levels have been activated to provide emergency treatment and assistance.
  • Health workers and support services are being kept on standby to maintain continuity of care in flood-hit areas.
  • People in the affected areas can call the free hotline 1155 for urgent health-related assistance.
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