Kathmandu, September 6
A total of 21,000 doses of cholera vaccine have been sent to Rasuwa in view of the risk of a cholera outbreak following the devastating Bhotekoshi flood on August 26.
The vaccines, received with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), were transported to Rasuwa by a Nepal Army helicopter on Sunday morning.
Health Minister Nisha Mehta has directed authorities to immediately provide medicines, vaccines, health supplies and necessary public health services in flood-affected areas to reduce the risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases.
Health officials said that, in line with the minister’s directive, efforts have been launched to send vaccines and medicines to the affected areas, strengthen disease surveillance, pay special attention to safe drinking water and sanitation, and mobilise health workers as needed.
As the flood has damaged water sources and distribution systems, increasing the risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases, priority has been given to prevention, early detection and treatment in the affected areas.
