Disaster Response Nepal Project #20338

Nepal Emergency Medical Relief

by Cure Blindness Project

Project Report | Apr 29, 2015
Update from Dr. Sanduk Ruit

By Beth O'Grady | Operations Specialist

Supplies being dispatched

Below is an update from Himalayan Cataract Project co-founder, Dr. Sanduk Ruit:

As the death toll mounts to more than 5,000 following Saturday's tragedy. The entire staff of Tilganga started relief operations with an enthusiasm I have never seen in them before. We have decided that it will take a long time and we need to run it professionally and effectively in the same the way as we have been conducting sigh restoration programs. This tragedy has left thousands of people homeless, helpless and broken. We have vowed to be part of their healing process with the help of our international partners.

As of today morning, we have packed food and relief materials, emergency medical kits enough for thousand families with the team led by Dr.Suman Thapa, Khim Gurung and Krishna Gopal. They are already in Melamchi, Sindhupalchowk District, one of the worst affected areas. A similar group of medical team with supplies hopefully,will be leaving each day to different destinations , provided we get enough financial resources. Besides this, if we have substantial financial resources, we may even be able to reach out to very remote areas via helicopter.

Best Regards,

Sanduk Ruit

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