India, Sept. 18 -- Effective disaster response begins long before an emergency strikes, with trusted partnerships, medical supplies, logistics networks and resilient healthcare systems already in place, Direct Relief said in a recent article by Amy Weaver.
Nepal Floods Show Value of Preparation
When severe flooding affected Nepal last month, roads and bridges were washed away, leaving several communities difficult to reach. However, local medical teams supported by Direct Relief were able to move towards affected areas within hours because emergency supplies had already been positioned in the country.
Direct Relief has supported healthcare in Nepal for more than 40 years. Its longstanding partnerships with organisations including Shanti ...