After the earthquake, families faced harsh winter conditions, respiratory infections, waterborne diseases, and the loss of urgent primary care and local health services, putting children’s health at serious risk.
UNICEF responded by helping restore health services and providing warm clothing, blankets, tarpaulins for shelter, and essential hygiene supplies.
Mina’s mother-in-law, Sunita, said “If we hadn’t received these materials, it would have been so much more difficult.” She added, “I’m just relieved the children are safe. That’s worth more than anything we lost.”