Nepal seeks clothes, contraceptives, medicines...

5 Dariya News

Kathmandu 03-May-2015

Tents, mats, blankets, contraceptives, squatting pans, dust bins, utensils... Nepal has sent out an updated list of what it needs following the country's deadly earthquake.The list has been sent to all diplomatic missions, the UN and specialized agencies and other international organisations based in Kathmandu. According to officials, Nepal's immediate requirement also includes mattresses, pillows, bed sheets, mobile toilets, fire extinguishers, lamps (preferably solar), emergency lights and cooking stoves.Nepal is also seeking candles, matches and torch lights. 

Other items meant to be distributed to victims of the April 25 earthquake are water purifiers, sanitation kits, first aid kits, sanitary towels, soap, liquid wash, baby diapers, free chlorine test kit for water, clothes stationery items, rice, biscuits and milk powder.Over 150 drugs and surgical items, emergency veterinary medicines, vaccines, disinfectant and agriculture nutrients also figure in the list.At the same time, aid workers pouring into Nepal have been told to make their own arrangement for accommodation, food and transport.The foreign ministry said that distribution of aid should be in conformity with international standards and norms.