More than 1000 doctors, nurses and paramedics deployed to provide medical care in support of existing health system. Critical shortage of supplies reported by hospitals across the country. Approximately 14 000 injured as a result of the quake. Injuries include broken bones, head injuries and spinal cord injuries. No communicable disease outbreaks have been reported. Health care services are expanding into outlying and remote districts. A Health Cluster field office was opened on 4 May in Gorkha District. Six hospitals have been identified as referral sites for emergency obstetric care, and are providing services. The Health Cluster has set up sub-clusters on reproductive health and mental health.
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Publisher:
WHO, Health Cluster
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Type / Script:
Bulletin or Poster
in English
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Keywords:
NATURAL DISASTERS, EARTHQUAKES, DISASTER-PRONE AREAS, DISASTER RELIEF, DISASTER VICTIMS, NATURAL PHENOMENA, SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS, SEISMIC ACTIVITY, EARTHQUAKE ZONES, NATURAL PHENOMENA, GEOLOGICAL FAULTS, LANDFORMS, PLATE TECTONICS, HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE, INTERNATIONAL RELIEF, COORDINATION, HEALTH, HIV/AIDS, WATER SANITATION HYGIENE
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Thematic Group:
WHO
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World Health Organization
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Thesaurus:
13.02.00
- Disaster Prevention, Preparedness And Relief
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