World Health Organization opened up a district support office in Gorkha, central Nepal, following the 25 April earthquake that shook the country and claimed more than 8000 lives. The support office enables WHO to better respond to the urgent health needs of local communities severely affected by the quake. This video highlights some of the health needs and challenges faced by the team, one month after commencing operations.
URL: https://youtu.be/CDqtjiOIdSk
Duration: 00:00 - 05:30
Location: Gorkha District, Nepal
Content Rating: 'U'
Video Quality: 480p
Audio Quality: high
TIMELINE:
00:30 - WHO supporting GON to encourage health care provisions and access for the 14 affected communities by earthquake
00:45 - Members of WHO team outlines the framework
1:10 - Dr. Reuben Samuel talks about the basic needs and the challenges for the victims and situation of the health facilities and workers in the affected area
01:30 - about 2000 people injured, major cases from head injury to spinal injury
01:57 - Post disaster trauma, such as psycho-social trauma should be focused
02:45 - 90% health facilities damaged from disaster,facilities such as birthing, deliveries, neonatal services have been affected
03:45 - addresses communicable diseases
04:10 - Monsoon season arriving sooner may result in more difficulties
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