Red Cross Society #122

7/6/2020 NRCS Situation Report : ‘’COVID-19’’ Preparedness and Response

Nepal MOHP website; https://covid19.mohp.gov.np/#/ As of 5th June 2020, the global death is 528204(5195 new deaths) with Total samples tested: 255728 11125245 (203836new cases) being infected and more than 50,00000 recovered from COVID-19 pandemic. Tested negative: 239764

Ministry of Health and Population confirmed 180 new COVID-19 cases, Tested positive: 15964 with this the total number of confirmed case reached to 15964 and total death count has reached 35 as of 6th July 2020. Recovered 6811

Ministry of Health and Population, Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC), is leading the responsewith the support of UN agencies and many Deaths: 35 other organizations.Nepal Red Cross Society(NRCS) is also the part of it, Total no. of people in quarantine 29215 with the support of movement partners and government agencies at all levels NRCS is responding to the current situation.NRCS emergency operation Centre (EOC) was activated on 6th of February 2020 and 122 Total no of people in isolation 91188 SITREPS released with the activities held in 77 District chapters of Red Cross.Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS), supported by Red Cross and Red Crecent (RCRC) Movement and non-Movement partners bears unique responsibilities and added value when it comes to responding to any emergencies. Meanwhile, NRCS is supporting the Government in COVID-19 response and preparedness through various sectoral activities being implemented through its local branches to meet the needs of community in this current pandemic

Highlights:

Champion Enrolls as Frontliners for COVID-19 Response Rupa KC- 34 years old, residing in Krishna tole ward no. 9, a slum area of Pokhara Metro is a champion(Champions are representatives of their wider communities, willing to work as volunteers and play a key role in disseminating program messages) of the SURE program representing the landless group. Skills and trainings provided by Red Cross have enabled her to work as a frontline responder in this difficult situation of COVID-19. She has always been eager to transfer her knowledge to her community to sensitize them on the potential risk and mitigating measures.

Even during the period of lockdown, she is actively involved in awareness- raising activities through the distribution of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials, posting COVID-19 related information on social-medias, door to door visit for sharing the proper handwashing technique, use of sanitizer, mask, and gloves. Her role has been significant in terms of coordination for managing the support for the most vulnerable group in the community. Through her coordination with ward offices, Metro city, Province level, Tole Sudhar Samiti, the team has been able to manage food and Non Food Items (NFI) support to the vulnerable group like daily wage labor, people living with disabilities, single women and the neediest people.

She mentions."51 packages food item was supported by Pokhara Metro, 28 packages by Shiva Roshanee Organization, 30 packages by Mr. Bindu Kumar Parajuli (a social worker), 14 packages by Sahara Club, 25 Packages from Shanti Dawadi (a social worker), 35 packages from Pokhara College of Management, 35 packages from Prabha Koirala (a member of provincial parliament). Similarly, Deputy Mayor provided some packages of food items targeting only to the pregnant women. In this way, the people of my community are coming together and helping each other during the current situation. I am very much happy to be part of it.”

"I am very delighted and indebted to Red Cross Society for providing me skills, capacities, confidence, and companionship. I feel happy that at least little effort from our side has helped to ease the livelihood of most vulnerable people of the community during this difficult time".

(Note: One package of food items include 25 kg of rice, 2 ltr. oil, 1kg soya bean, 1 packet salt, 2kg lentils, 1 Kg Gram )

NRCS COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Health and Care Activity New(7/06/2020) Cumulative achievement

# of personal protective equipment (masks, gloves, hazmat 8846 292134 suit) distributed # of community members receiving PFA 47 1684 # of people receiving Psychological First Aid Online training 4 313 # of ambulance services at districts 247 # of ambulance drivers oriented on Infection ,Prevention and 148 Control(IPC) guideline # of people reached through COVID-19 awareness 2128 212499 sessions(Community orientation, school orientation, door to door visit, help desk, micing)

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene # of hygiene kits distributed 631 # of people reached with hygiene promotion activities (hand 7060 washing demonstration and practical sessions) # hand washing stations 23 330 # of soaps distributed 1451 29319 # of buckets with jug distributed 79 4904 # people benefited with drinking water at border while 8832 109848 returning from India. Shelter NFI supported at quarantine( Tarpaulin, tent, blanket, kitchen set,mosquito net etc) # of Tents 449 # of tarpaulins 22 2232 # of blankets 105 14637 # of mosquito nets 3546 # of mattresses 26 7790 # of bed sheets 870 Risk Communication and Community Engagement and Accountability # of Information, Education and Communication(IEC) materials 6694 695287 produced and distributed (pamphlets, flex, stickers, flyers, brochures, banners, etc.) # of responded calls in NRCS hotline(1130) 2 512 # of COVID 19 specific episodes of radio programs 131 # of people oriented on cyberbullying virtually 275 Protection, Gender and Inclusion # of staff/volunteer oriented on PGI during COVID Response 63 # of street children and labor supported with temporary 18 shelter # people benefited with meal during lockdown 17933 # of dignity kits distributed in quarantine site 1071 # of Kishori Kits distributed in quarantine site 214 #Online PGI Orientation on COVID-19 Response 30 National Society Development # of NRCS volunteers mobilized during COVID 19 Response 198 1873 # of guideline developed to Response COVID 19 4 Note: Table shows the directly reached people only, number of people reached indirectly is more in number. NRCS District level response(7/06/2020)

Kapilvastu  Radio program continuation.  Coordination with local level stakeholders for further intervention.  Attending meetings on a regular basis.

Eastern Rukum  Supported following logistics in Rukmini quarantine of Sishnu rural municipality:

– 25 blankets – 15 buckets – 15 tarpaulins

Gulmi  Radio program continuation.  Coordination with local level stakeholders for further intervention.  In needed condition, Red Cross is ready to support logistics. Rolpa  Supported 60m P-form, 5-bottles sanitizer of 100 ml, and 200 surgical masks to Pariwartan rural municipality.  2 set PPEs supported to Rolpa Eye Centre.  Radio program continuation.  Coordination with local level stakeholders for further intervention.

Parasi  Attending meeting on a regular basis.  Observation in quarantine sites.  Coordination with local level stakeholders for further intervention.

Palpa  Radio programs continued.  Attending planning and coordination meetings with stakeholders.

Arghakhachi  20 blankets and 15 buckets given to Chattradev rural municipality.  Radio programs continued.  Planning and coordination with stakeholders going on.

Pyuthan  Radio programs continued.  Planning and coordination with stakeholders going on.  Involved in responsibitities given by district office in managing health desks and other financial management.

Lalitpur  6 Hand washing Stations installed. RC volunteers and Sub Chapters are continuing the hand washing practice session. Ward office has been taking care of hand washing stations and filling water in coordination with community as well.  In this period total 135 people are insured against COVID-19 who are Red Cross Volunteers and champions  4 people participated from Lalitpur DC/SURE in virtual psychosocial training and DC decided to mobilize 2 Red Cross Volunteers for psychosocial support at Balkumari holding Centre (Mr. Dibesh Karki and Ms Pabitra Basnet )  SURE staffs are engaging in field visit and engaged with municipality, financial, participating in diffident virtual meeting and training organized by NHQs, documentation/data collection and analysis for ward selection process, programme sharing to Municipality office and District Coordination Committee meeting was conducted.  Seven champions are mobilized for COVID -19 response. Key role of them is door to door visit, IEC distribution and hand washing demonstration at community to the people. 45 champion are mobilized with 200NPR top-up facilities for social media and virtual messages dissemination to their social group and family.  504 pints blood collected.  Door to Door visit: Godawari municipality; Importance of using mask to prevent transmission to community by Thaiba Sub chapter.https://www.facebook.com/hari.maharjan.3701/videos/2850931685053263/

Kaski  50 Volunteers were mobilized in the field and 87 volunteers were mobilized through telephonic conversation, use of social media against, COVID- 19 response and risk reduction. In this reporting period, altogether 2128 people were benefited through door to door visit, peer to peer communication, telephonic conversation, messages group, and social media etc.  NRCS Sub chapter volunteers and SURE Champions have close coordination with ward offices for holding Centre \Quarantine Management and relief distribution for poor and daily wages worker.  NRCS, Kaski SURE programme has conducted a meeting with DM Chief of Pokhara Metro and provided plan of action, DRR policy and programs to be submitted in upcoming assembly of Pokhara Metro program from DM department.  NRCS, Kaski, SURE programme had discussion and shared with Pokhara Metro Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Acting chief Administrative officer & DM head for the SURE working modality, high risk ward selection process, selection of representatives from SURE staring committee & preparation of metro volunteer management guideline.  NRCS, Kaski SURE programme conducted disinfection campaign in holding centre/quarantine of Pokhara metro situated at agricultural training Centre Pokhara-5, Malepatan , Shahid Sukra Raj Secondary School quarantine Centre & its surrounding area , ward office 14, ward health post center& Infected person's related Masina, chinedanda, khalte and Gorkha village communities and its surrounding area.  NRCS, Kaski SURE programme has mobilized two volunteers for Psychosocial counselling at Agriculture training centre, Pokhara -5 holding centers com quarantine Centre with capacity of keeping 47 people. Similarly, 40 to 50 people were moving into other district, respected rural municipality of Kaski and respected wards of Pokhara Metro.  SURE champions were mobilized to disseminate key messages against the COVID 19 and distribute IEC materials. Champions are also involved to facilitate about the skills on hand washing steps, proper use of mask, maintain physical distance etc. about COVID 19.  SURE program champions are also supporting in disinfection campaign, relief distribution at ward level and closely supporting toward office for holding center and quarantine management. And they are also a member of COVID Prevention Group (CPG) Ward Level.  SURE Staff team members mobilized to accomplish the activities as per plan of action. Team were engaged and conducted short meeting with Pokhara Metro Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Acting chief Administrative officer & DM head for the SURE working modality, high risk ward selection process, selection of representatives from SURE staring committee & preparation of metro volunteer management guideline.  SURE team are also engaging in coordination with quarantine management about disinfection campaign and report preparation.  Four lead champions have been selected and mobilized for champion profile update.  All DC SURE team participated in virtual operation meeting by HQs  Continue workout for update DPRP of Kaski district.  Secondary data collection and document preparation for ward selection.  All hand washing station have been handed over to local authorities.

Kathmandu  Additional 5 hand washing stations were installed on community. Out of 5, one was installed on Radha Swami Satsang Center Tokha. There was already one installed and this one is additional one. Others were installed on different location of Kathmandu Metro  Hand washing stations for 3 schools were supported. These school are Balbyabasahi school of Ktm 7, Koteshwor Saraswati school of Ktm 31 and Baluddar School of Budhanilakantha 10.  13 Volunteers were mobilized on 6 holding centers (Radha Swami Satsang Center Samakhushi, Radha Swami Satsang Center Kirtipur, Yeti Party palace Basundhara, Sky Party Palace Basundhara, Kundalini Party palace Chappal Karakhana)  6 Social mobilizers were mobilized 2 days for psycho social counseling on Radha Swami Satsang Center Samakhushi, Holding Center, Yeti Party Palace Basundhara holding center, Sky Party Palace Basundhara holding center.  Drinking water were provided to returnees of 3 holding centers (Yeti Party Palace, Sky Party Palace and Panas Party palace)  Champions were mobilized for supporting immunization campaign of Measles and Rubella. They supported for health team and FCHV at KTM Metro 4, 5, 2, 3, 26, 11,12,13,27,28,29,30,  Koteshwor Minbhaban SC supported for Immunization campaign of measles and rubella mobilizing SC volunteers.  Total 42 champions from Budhanilakantha directly involved for message dissemination of risk communication. Message has been disseminated through social media, IEC distribution, and telephone and field movement to their networks. 819 beneficiaries were directly benefitted through this type of information. Direct beneficiaries also share the message to their own networks  Total 33 champions from Kathmandu directly involved for message dissemination of risk communication. Message has been disseminated through social media, IEC distribution, and telephone and field movement to their networks. 2735 beneficiaries were directly benefitted through this type of information. Direct beneficiaries also share the message to their own networks.  18 FCHVs of Kathmandu metro directly involved for dissemination of information of risk communication through social media and IEC materials. Total 942 beneficiaries reached through information of risk communication through social media. FCHV disseminated information of mitigation measures of COVID-19 transmission to mothers with small child on immunization center.  8 FCHVs of Kathmandu metro involve in vaccination program at different ward and also disseminate information. Total 140 beneficiaries get the vaccination (Children) and information regarding COVID 19 from vaccination desk.  1 FCHV of Kathmandu metro involve in blood donation program conducted from ward 8. In total 20 people donated blood in that blood donation program.  9 FCHVs of Budhanilakantha municipality directly involved for dissemination of information of risk communication through social media and IEC materials. FCHV are supporting for disinfectant campaign also. Total 123 beneficiaries reached through information of risk communication through social media. FCHV disseminated information of mitigation measures of COVID-19 transmission to mothers with small child on immunization center.  8 FCHVs of Budhanilkantha municipality involve in blood donation program conducted by ward 4 and 13. In total 57 people donated blood in blood donation program.  1 FCHV of Budhanilklantha municipality involve in vaccination and disseminate the information of COVID 19. In total 12 beneficiaries was reached through vaccination desk.  NRCS district Chapter participated on Kathmandu district CMC meeting. According to the meeting decision NRCS Kathmandu DC SURE program supported for drinking water on holding center for initial few days  Drinking water has been managed at holding centers regularly by coordination of DC with other different organization such as Rastriya Banijya Bank  Volunteer supported for health camp jointly organized by Ganabahal SC and Ktm 19 ward office  NRCS Kathmandu Kageshwori Manohara SC has been supporting weekly test of RDT and PCR for the frontlines workers in coordination with the municipality. The volunteers of SC also check the fever and the details reports of the workers who are been working in the development sector of that municipality.  504 pints' blood has been collected in this 15 days. Out of total 336 pints, Pashupati bouuddha SC collected 38, Chhatrapati SC collected 78, Ganabahal SC collected 308 pint blood and Kamalpokhari SC collected 80 pint blood.  Radio PSA was broadcasted on 7:15 am, 9:45 am, 4:30 pm and 8:45pm by Thaha Sanchar FM and 7:10 am, 9:25 am, 6:45 pm, 8:40 pm and 9:25 pm by Radio Kathmandu daily.  Message of risk communication is scrolling from Megha TV and Yoho TV regularly.  Total 37 patients were supported from ambulance service. Out of 37, 30 patients were supported by the Ambulance Service of Pharping SC and 7 service were supported from the district chapter ambulance.  All 18 subchapters under Kathmandu DC are distributing IEC materials related with mitigating measures of COVID-19 transmission to their respective areas.  All SC are doing the cleanliness campaign around their community.  All subchapters are supporting wards through volunteer mobilization for regular immunization campaign.  SURE Kathmandu District team engaged for coordination with Municipalities for learning sharing workshop in both municipality and 2 event were conducted  Coordination with CMC and Radha Swami Satsang Center holding center and Yati Party Palace holding center management for preparation of joint observation visit of ICRC, IFRC, NRCS, Tokha municipality and volunteers were mobilized.  2 Coordination meeting and field visit for feasibility study of mitigation activity on Kathmandu ward 17  Participated on virtual meeting organized by NRCS SURE program HQ  Coordination with 3 schools and 4 wards, 1 Radha Swami Satsang Center for hand washing station installation  Lead champion orientation and Qualitative data collection for champions biographic information updates  Quantitative information of Champion's profile updated and sent to HQ  Coordination with Budhanilkantha Municipality for MoU and endorsement of annual plan by municipality council. Plan has been already shared with municipality  Engagement on psycho social training by 6 SMs & CEAL officer. 6 social mobilizers were mobilized on 3 holding centers for 2 days after getting training.  Coordination with Health Service Department and 13 champion were mobilized in the immunization campaign of measles and Rubella of 13 wards of Kathmandu Metro.  Coordination with Ganabahal SC for volunteer mobilization on immunization campaign of measles and Rubella at Kathmandu metro.  Follow up and report compilation of COVID-19 response activities done by champions and FCHVs.  Data Sheet updates on COVID-19 volunteer mobilization.

Kailali  Volunteers were mobilized for spreading COVID-19 messages through social media and telephone.  NRCS Baiyabehedi sub chapter distributed 8832 bottles mineral water to passengers coming from India from COVID-19 preparedness and Response program supported by UNICEF.  NRCS Joshipur sub-chapter distributed 600 surgical masks, 129 KN95 Masks, 180 Dettol soaps, 1 hand wash, 1 sanitizer and one set PPE in 3 quarantines of Joshipur rural Municipality.  NRCS Kailali supported quarantine management to Shree Nava Durga Secondary School; 20 blankets and 5 Tarpaulins.  Sub chapter distribute 6355 Surgical masks, 1271 Soaps, 7 KN95 masks and sanitary pad for women and Horlicks for lactating mothers to 1271 people staying in quarantine with coordination with Pratpur sub chapter, Chhuha sab Chapter , Dodadhara and sub chapter at 21 quarantine of Lamki chuhha municipality, Mohanyal rural municipality and bardagoriya rural municipality.  NRCS Dc support to Dhangadhi sub metro Politian city 1550 surgical masks and 4 swing dustbins for isolation ward management.  Nepal Red Cross Society Chapter supported to manage dead body of covid-19 patients.  COVID-19 preparedness and response program (UNICEF) formed the 38 action team for COVID management at Lamki Chhuha municipality and Vajani municipality.  NRCS Dc regular supporting in COVID-19 data collection from DEOC as member of CORONA information Centre.  Attained two days psychological first aid online training organized by NRCS HQs and mobilizes the two volunteers for 2 days.  NRCS Kailali dropped 26 passengers to their respective district (Kathmandu, Bhaktpur, Kavre, Butwol, Parbat and Hetauda) home town who came from India at gaurifanta boarder.  NRCS Kailali supported (P- foam, Sanitary Pads, Hand Washing Soaps, Cloth washing soaps and Hand Sanitizer) to Kailari and to manage quarantine people.  Pratapur sub chapter managed the wheel chair for PLWDS in quarantine and family reunion to her family.  Coordination meeting with DDMC at district administration office to update Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan, Kailali 2077

 https://sachetkhabar.com/news/174  https://sachetkhabar.com/news/18  http://www.kailalikhabar.com/news/4273  https://khabarkunj.com/node/1745 Bhaktapur  Coordination with Bhaktapur and Madhyapur thimi for organizing advocacy meeting and linking graduating champions.  Coordination with District Public Health Office for IEC materials collection. 3000 IEC materials collected from District public health Office Bhaktapur.  IEC materials have been distributed through the Help Desk and door visit by FCHVs and RC Volunteers.  8 (5 Female 3 Male) Lead champions are mobilizing in their respective area/group for updating champion biography.  8 (Male) RC volunteers getting mobilized at Holding Centers and quarantines.  34 volunteers 160 champions and 22 FCHVs are disseminating message by phone, SMS, viber Whatsapp and face book.  4 (3 Male 1 Female) PFA volunteers mobilizing in Holding Centers providing full PPE and First Aid Kit.  Coordination for Bhaktapur and Madhyapur Thimi Municipality Mayor and chief Administrative Officer for Volunteer Mobilization Guideline draft.  Learning Sharing meeting with Municipality was organized in Bhaktapur Municipality where Municipality Representatives, DDMC members, District Chapter Representative, Champion/TG, and SURE Staffs participated. The overall SURE program update was presented and interaction and feedback was collected from stakeholders.  During learning sharing meeting House of parliament member Mahesh Basnet expressed that he was so much impressed to know about the activities that was done by NRCS SURE program during this emergency period of covid-19.  Municipality Mayors and head of security force also expressed their thanks to NRCS/SURE program for helping and coordination with them (local government) during this emergency time of need. Community people/TG also expressed their thanks to NRCS/SURE program for supporting them during this emergency time of covid-19 outbreak by continuously being on contact with them, installing Sensor installed sensor tap and feet operated hand washing station in their community, awareness on COVID- 19, etc.  4 handwashing stations were installed. Among which 1 was in Padma Secondary School of Bhaktapur Municipality and 3 in Community- Bhaktapur Municipality ward 5 office. The 2 was installed previously in community during emergency situation of covid-19 outbreak in Dudhpati bhaktapur and Sano thimi Madhyapur (this was included in the report because it was not updated previously in situation update).  Nepal Army Colonel and Nepal Police Superintendent reported that the sensor tap and feet operated hand washing station have become very helpful for holding center because it protects from direct contact.  All the SURE Staffs were engaged in implementation of Program POA and coordination with concerned stakeholders during this reporting time.  Nepal Red cross Society, Bhaktapur District chapter has provided Changunarayan Municipality with 20 pcs mug, 40 pcs Blanket , 40 pcs bucket, 2 Set Tarpaulins and 20 pcs mattress for quarantine. NRCS  Reviewed plan of action and cash request for the second quarter with all the DC team. headquarter  Designed and printed IEC materials in different hazard including COVID -19. Some of the IEC materials designed by government are also re-printed.  Champion profile collected from the all 7 municipality and Shared to BRC.  Two days psychosocial First aid training provided to field staff and social mobiliser.  Conducted joint meeting among NRCS HQs and BRC to understand the SURE program Log Frame.  Key message are being prepared and shared with districts regularly.  Four event of virtual meeting had been conducted with district SURE team, HQs and BRC to track the progress and technical input.  Regular updating and sharing of efforts made by HQS and districts against Covid-19 to BRC.  Sharing and participating interdepartmental meeting to share the SURE's initiatives and scope potential collaboration with other departments like health, communication, GESI etc.  Engaged regularly to collect and update information, reporting and preparatory work for the days to come. Picture of the day:

References For further updates, WHO sitrep: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/situation- reports/20200705-covid-19-sitrep-167.pdf?sfvrsn=17e7e3df_4 MOHA website: https://covid19.ndrrma.gov.np/ NRCS lead Contact: Lead: Mr. Bipul Neupane - Director/NRCS, Health Service Department Contact: 9851012617, E-mail: [email protected]

Figure : Door to door visit for awarness raising, Lalitpur District