Source: World Health Organization, Health Cluster
Country: Nepal
HIGHLIGHTS
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.