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Summary
As of 08 May 2015, the Government of Nepal (GoN) has confirmed 7,885 deaths and 17, 803 persons injured following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on 25 April. The Nepalese Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) is reporting that a total of 269 health facilities have been completely damaged and 527 health facilities have been partially damaged.2 International Medical Corps has been on the ground in Nepal since 25 April and was assigned by the MOHP to assess needs and implement relief efforts in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Gorkha and Dhading districts.
Highlights
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International Medical Corps’ emergency response team (ERT) has conducted 988 primary health consultations via mobile medical units (MMUs) in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Gorkha and Dhading districts.
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The ERT facilitated the delivery of 700lbs of rice and non-food items (NFIs) to Gorkha on 07 May.
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International Medical Corps’ logistics team procured and arranged transportation of life-saving medication for a man in Kerauja, Gorkha district suffering from cardiovascular disease.
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International Medical Corps consists of 41 international staff and volunteers and nearly 15 national volunteers on the ground responding in Nepal, including doctors, nurses and surgeons in addition to specialists in nutrition, mental health/psychosocial care, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).