More than 14 tons of requested medical aid departed for Nepal from Direct Relief’s Santa Barbara, California, warehouse today in response to continued health needs from last week’s flash floods that killed more than 1,100 people, damaged infrastructure, and cut off large areas of the country from road access.

More than 4,500 people are still missing, and thousands have been displaced from their homes and are congregating in schools and other sites.

Critical Medical Supplies Depart for Post-Flood Health Needs

Direct Relief has staff on the ground in Nepal and is working in partnership with local groups to prevent secondary health risks , including waterborne diseases, interruptions to primary care and maternal health services, and other health issues that arise from long-term displacement and infrastructure damage.

The emergency shipment addresses urgent health needs reported by healthcare providers operating in flood-damaged districts:

Infection Control : Broad-spectrum antibiotics and anti-infectives…