KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The Ministry of Health and Population has dispatched anti-cholera vaccines and related supplies to flood-affected areas in Nuwakot to prevent a possible outbreak of waterborne diseases.
According to the ministry, 80,523 doses of oral cholera vaccine (23 boxes), along with 10 vaccine carriers, 220 ice packs with a capacity of 0.6 litres each, and eight fridge tags, were sent to Nuwakot on Tuesday.
Cholera vaccines dispatched to flood-hit Rasuwa
Earlier, on Sunday, the ministry airlifted 21,000 doses of cholera vaccine to Rasuwa by helicopter. A cholera vaccination campaign is scheduled to begin in the district on Thursday.
The ministry said the vaccination drive is being launched in flood-affected areas as damage to drinking water and sanitation systems has increased the risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases. The campaign aims to prevent the spread of infections and protect vulnerable communities.
