Healthcare was dealt a severe blow when the 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated Nepal, leaving an estimated 9,000 people dead, 22,000 injured and more than 4 million homeless. This evening, in Kathmandu, their donations — constituting The Indian Express Citizens’ Relief Fund — resulted in the purchase of critical medical equipment worth Nepal Rs 1.2 crore for hospitals in some of the worst-hit areas. I thank The Indian Express Citizen’s Relief Fund, The Indian Express and its readers on behalf of the Government of Nepal, the Ministry of Health and the people affected by the earthquake,” Thapa said. The Health Minister received a range of medical equipment: from X-ray machines to infant radiant warmers to operation theatre tables. For all the latest World News, download Indian Express App now

Source: Indian Express May 15, 2017 15:56 UTC