The goal of this pilot study is to systematically assess the current state of emergency care and outbreak response capacity in tertiary centers in the Kathmandu Valley. Assessing readiness of health facilities is the first step in disaster and outbreak preparedness, and lack of this data is a substantial barrier to future response. This assessment will pave the way for a larger country-wide study of emergency care capacity and inform policymakers and researchers of the gaps in facility-based emergency care and disaster preparedness. The results are expected to help guide effectiveness of disaster and outbreak readiness at facility levels.

Final Research Report