Mobile health clinics help Nepal

As Nepal struggles to deal with the physical aftermath of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on 25 April, the country also has to deal with a rise in mental health disorders triggered by the disaster. Mobile mental health clinics are treating patients in and around Kathmandu and will shortly extend help to more remote affected districts, the World Health Organisation (WHO) features on its website.

WHO estimates that 5% to 10% of people impacted by humanitarian emergencies will suffer from a mental health condition as a result. Together with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Organisation has launched a new practical guide to help non-specialist health workers better identify, assess and manage mental health needs in emergencies.