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Efforts stepped up by WHO in Nepal
01.05.2015 08:02 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
Efforts have been stepped up in Nepal by the World Health Organization (WHO) to deliver critical medical relief to populations outside of the Kathmandu valley, UN Radio says referring to the WHO report.
As to the report, the death toll in Saturdays earthquake is now estimated to be around 5,500.
The WHO admits the major focus of the operation is on reaching injured people and preventing disease outbreaks.
As to the report, the WHO is striving to reach remote areas beyond the capital, Kathmandu, where road access has been hampered by damage caused by the earthquake.
The agency is coordinating international medical support in the mountainous region of Sindhupalchowk district, 75 kilometres north-east of the Nepali capital.
To date, this region has reported the highest fatalities in the south-east Asian country. Thus, the Nepal
authorities say that at least 1400 people have died there, and warn that the number could rise to 3000.
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