Coronavirus is a global unprecedented emergency. Nepal, one of the most vulnerable developing countries, is now facing a catastrophe of immense proportions. The frail infrastructure means that health services will be under impossible strain to cope with the pandemic.
In the last six years The NestlingTrust (TNT) with partner NGO Sitara, and working with the Nepal Ministry of Health has established five Health Posts in the mountainous region of Dolakha Nepal, where previously no health facility existed. Each health post serves a population of approximately 6000. It is vital that each health post has the necessary medical supplies and equipment to help prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
TNT has already provided infrared thermometers and protective equipment so nurses are able to check returning migrant workers and villagers for signs and symptoms of the deadly virus. Much more is needed to equip isolation areas, and supply food to those who have lost jobs and now face hunger.