AIDING THE COVID-19 BATTLE IN NEPAL

A meeting with Caritas Internationalis and their member organizations was held on the 16th of July and updates on the progress of the “COVID 19 Response Nepal, 2021” joint appeal was given.

2,542 home isolation kits containing (surgical masks, hand sanitizers and liquid soap, a digital thermometer, a pulse oximeter, disposable gloves and paracetamol), were distributed to poor families affected by COVID-19. 80% of these households reported that these increased their ability to monitor symptoms.

180 oxygen cylinders and 72 oxygen concentrators were also distributed and 5,990 volunteer and health professionals have also received Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). After delivery of these supplies to 12 hospitals, 80% of hospitals reported an improved capacity to manage caseloads.

Communication channels and helplines have also been established to broadcast COVID-19 risk mitigation spots and provide technical support to health centers.

Thanks to your generosity in supporting Caritas Nepal’s efforts in improving quality of healthcare, the people of Nepal have been better equipped to tide through their second wave of COVID-19 infections and are better prepared to cope with future breakouts.

CHARIS has pledged S$60,000 to Caritas Nepal (CN) to support their efforts in improving quality of healthcare. This includes the distribution of oxygen cylinders, oxygen concentrators personal protection equipment to 12 hospitals and the supporting of existing isolation centers with blankets, beds, medical equipment, medicines and isolation kits that include basic hygiene items, masks, sanitizers and thermometers. Isolation kits were also distributed to homes through CN regional offices.