Nepal: COVID-19 Update

 Nepal: COVID-19 Update

 Official Website
 

• The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP)
  The ministry provides the national context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The site includes information regarding the latest situation, guidance regarding healthcare and patient care, the latest news reports, and IEC material (English & Nepali).

 Reports & Guidelines 
 

• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Case Investigation and Contact Tracing of COVID-19
  The guideline provides an explanation of case investigations for the time containment of the outbreak and to establish the source/cause of the infection. It also provides details on isolation and the prevention of additional transmission (English).
   

• Nepal Medical Council Interim Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control When COVID-19 Is Suspected
  The interim guidance was issued to manage infection, prevention, and control of suspected COVID-19 infections. It supports healthcare workers and institutes in taking the appropriate measures for suspected and proven cases (English). 
   

• Guidelines for RMNCH Services in COVID-19 Pandemic
  The guide was developed for the reproductive, maternal, neonatal, and child health (RMNCH) care to ensure safe health practices for patients of these demographics (English).
   

• ToR - Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Team per Province
  The terms of reference (ToR) has been developed as a reference to case investigation and contact tracing of COVID-19 at the provincial level (English).
   

• Guidelines for the Use of PPE During the Care of Patients
  The Nepali Medical Council and the Government of Nepal have used World Health Organization’s (WHO) references to develop a guideline for personal protective equipment (PPE) use when caring for COVID-19 patients (English & Nepali). 
   

• COVID-19 Patients Transport Teams (PTT) Guidelines
  The guideline provides detailed directions to transport COVID-19 patients in order to prevent the transmission of the virus (Nepali). 

 Infographics & Posters

• What is COVID-19 and Preventive Measures
  The ministry details the preventative measures one should take against COVID-19 (Nepali).
   

• Reduce Your Risk
  The ministry has developed 15 posters that explain the preventative measures for COVID-19; this information includes information regarding food safety, wet markets, and traveling (English).
   

• Protocol for ILI Clinics
  The protocol was established for Influenza-like illness (ILI) clinics that are also screening for cases of COVID-19. It provides procedures for suspected cases based on symptoms (English).
   

• Clinical Approach to a Patient with Suspected COVID-19
  The guideline has been developed based on WHO guidelines to detail the clinical management of COVID 19 patients (English).
   

• Protocol for COVID-19 Screening at Point of Entry
  The point of screening is developed by the MoHP based on WHO guidelines regarding the point of screening, and entry screening of the suspected COVID-19 patients. It also provides a protocol for health care facilities in the context of these cases (English).
   

 Videos

• What Is Coronavirus and How to Protect Yourself
  The MoHP has created a radio public service announcement (PSA) regarding  COVID-19. It provides the necessary information about coronavirus and how to protect oneself (Nepali).

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