EHA

February 24, 2005

In Tamil Nadu, seven teams provided acute relief & rescue operations to the tsunami affected people in the coastal regions. Two teams conducted independent health need assessment and surveillance work in all the coastal camps. Over 3500 health & hygiene kits were distributed in the various camps. Another batch of 5000 kits will be distributed in the next phase.

In Andaman & Nicobar Islands, extensive health needs assessment were conducted in eight Islands, five camps in Port Blair and five camps in South Andaman, Rangat & Shoul Bay. Regular clinical services is being provided in seven camps & two tribal hostels. Disease surveillance was done in ten camps covering more than 5000 population. Medical and clinical services is being provided in the Pillar Health Center. EHA doctors also provide consultation in Government hospitals as and when needed.