As a member of the CRC Emergency Response Unit I travelled to Nepal within 48 hours after the devastating 2015 earthquake. At the direction of the Health Cluster we went on to the remote region of Dunche and established a temporary hospital, including operating facilities, at the site of their destroyed regional hospital. Perched on a mountainside at 1765 m we provided full medical services to the region, including mobile clinics and inpatient services. Working with the community to strengthen local capacity, facilities were turned over to them at four months and still operate today.
Impact
Immediate impact included delivering lifesaving interventions in the earthquake aftermath as well as reestablishing regional health services. Significant teaching occurred with health care providers and community members to improve the quality of care being delivered even after the CRC staff departure.
Student Experience
this was not a “student experience”
Countries
Canada, Nepal, Philippines
Impact
Education, Global Partnerships
Institutional Partner(s)
Canadian Red Cross, Nepal Ministry of Health, International Federation of the Red Cross Red Crescent Societies
Community Partner(s)
Rasawa District Health Authority, Nepal Red Cross National Office, Dunche branch of the Nepal Red Cross
Industry Partner(s)
Key Outcomes
Publications
Sponsorship
Federal Private
Sponsorship Details
The Canadian Red Cross is supported by both Federal funding and private donations
