MAP International is responding to the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal this morning and has caused widespread devastation in the region with 6.6 million people affected. MAP International is airlifting in an IEHK (Interagency Emergency Health Kit) that will treat 10,000 people for 90 days. Other medical shipments to Nepal are underway as well. We need donations to ensure that we can send as much medical aid as the people of Nepal need during this crisis.
A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal this morning and has caused widespread devastation in the region with 6.6 million people affected. Medical aid is urgently needed and MAP International is responding.
MAP International is sending enough medicines and supplies to treat 10,000 people for 90 days in it's first shipment. Multiple shipments are underway that will provide medical aid to those affected by this earthquake. Antibiotics, gauze and other critical care items are needed urgently.
MAP International has responded in the wake of disasters since 1954. This response will ensure that those in need in Nepal have proper medical treatment following this earthquake.
This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).
