Offering ‘Some Hope’ and Medical Support, Health Providers Care for Nepal’s Flood Survivors

Country: Nepal Source: Direct Relief In Nuwakot district, a physician and other health providers found patients rationing medication and struggling with loss after floods cut off access. With people unable to reach medical facilities, health staff are bringing care to them. By Noah Smith The woman was trying to make her breathing medicine last, a drop at a time. She had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and feared running out. By the time she reached Dr. Alok Pradhan’s team in Nepal’s Nuwako