Project HOPE is Responding in Nepal
Last week, Project HOPE’s Emergency Response Team mobilized quickly to conduct a rapid needs assessment to understand the impact of the deadly flash floods and landslides in Nepal. Based on this assessment, Project HOPE is partnering with Volunteer Corps Nepal (VCN) to operate three mobile medical units (MMUs) to provide critical medical and mental health support to hard-to-reach communities in need.
Damaged roads and bridges have restricted access to healthcare. The MMUs will provide essential medicines and basic diagnostic services directly to flood-affected communities in Trishuli Koloni, Tupche, and Bidur and will be staffed by doctors, nurses, paramedics, and mental health professionals. The MMUs will:
- Provide health consultations, treatment, and referrals;
- Distribute hygiene and basic first-aid kits;
- Deliver psychosocial support to people.
“This is a very unique and incredibly challenging disaster, one of the worst I’ve seen in terms of logistical challenges in my 20 years in this sector.” – Jed Meline, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy
Monsoon season and the threat of secondary disasters are making recovery efforts more difficult as conditions remain dangerous. Project HOPE is operating with caution to ensure staff and healthcare professionals are kept safe. Heavy rains over the last few days have swelled the Trishuli River and increased threats to already affected communities.
You can find the latest Situation Report here.
If you are interested in speaking to our team on-the-ground, or learning more about Project HOPE’s response in Nepal, please reach out to media@projecthope.org.
