The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Nepal on Saturday, April 25 caused enormous devastation throughout the country. International Medical Corps was among the first international NGOs on the ground operating following the earthquake providing lifesaving medical treatment and supplies. The response has now transitioned to focus on recovery and International Medical Corps is working to provide orthopedic and rehabilitative care to injured people, is working with local partners to provide psychosocial support, is improving health care and gender-based violence services for women and girls and is providing nutrition projects and water, sanitation and hygiene interventions.
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Nepal on Saturday, April 25 caused enormous devastation throughout the country. International Medical Corps was among the first international NGOs on the ground operating following the earthquake providing lifesaving medical treatment and supplies. The response has now transitioned to focus on recovery and International Medical Corps is working to provide orthopedic and rehabilitative care to injured people, is working with local partners to provide psychosocial support, is improving health care and gender-based violence services for women and girls and is providing nutrition projects and water, sanitation and hygiene interventions.
