Summary
Approximately 2.8 million people in Nepal remain in need of humanitarian assistance due to the April 25 earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, according to the UN. Amid the ongoing monsoon season, humanitarian organizations are seeking more information from the Government of Nepal (GoN) regarding evacuation plans for residents in areas at high risk of landslides. In Gorkha and other affected districts, International Medical Corps continues efforts to expand access to orthopedic and rehabilitative care for people injured in the earthquake. International Medical Corps is also working with partners—including local Nepali organizations—to provide mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services, assist earthquake-affected women and girls, and help vulnerable populations meet their food security and nutrition needs, in addition to conducting other activities.
Highlights
International Medical Corps’ emergency response team (ERT) launched a new mobile physical therapy unit to provide care for orthopedic patients unable to reach hospitals or clinics; the unit visited 20 patients in the past week.
Working with Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal (TPO Nepal), International Medical Corps is supporting the integration of MHPSS services into Nepal’s primary health care facilities.
With support from International Medical Corps, the Women’s Rehabilitation Center (WOREC) has established 10 safe spaces for women and girls in Gorkha and Dhading districts.