By Robert Rutherford | Resource Development Officer
As International Medical Corps' response in Nepal continues it is clear that hospitals are overwhelmed. Areas outside of Kathmandu are still cut off and experiencing landslides in places, and the remaining roads are jammed as people are trying to flee to India. The lack of access to clean water remains a paramount concern.
International Medical Corps' Emergency Response Team, including international and local doctors, nurses, logisticians and specialists, are operating Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) in Gorhka and Dhading, hard to reach areas near the epicenter of the quake. We are working with the Ministry of Health to expand MMUs to additional communities, and to bring urgently needed services to displaced families living in camps in Kathmandu.
Moving forward, International Medical Corps is working to expand the number and reach of its mobile medical units; distribute urgently needed supplies, especially hygiene kits, tents and blankets; provide psychological first aid to survivors; and work with the government to help reactivate health facilities and build back stronger. It is with the generous support of GlobalGiving and other donors that we are able to continue these activities and we are hugely appreciative of our donors continued support.
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