CRI听力:Epidemic Prevention and Reconstruction in Nepal

Medical experts say up till now, no epidemic disease has been detected, but there is still a high possibility of epidemic outbreaks.

The Chinese medical team has conducted sample surveys in Kathmandu on food and drinks as well as risk assessment to prevent and control possible epidemic outbreaks.

Head of the Chinese medical team Lu Lin says drinking water is a major problem and more disinfection work is still needed.

"Drinking water is a major problem as its safety has not been guaranteed. According to our detection, more disinfection work is still needed in many respects to ensure that water is safe to drink."

In a joint effort with Nepalese Health Ministry, Chinese medical workers have completed more than 130 water sample analyses, and conducted surveys in 33 key affected areas.

Nepalese people spoke highly of Chinese medical team as they have provided food and tents in addition to medical services to many displaced residents.

Some local Nepalese also volunteered to assist in the work of the Chinese medical team.

"We are volunteers here. We took the Chinese medical team to the most-affected and smelly area, where many bodies were found. Local residents appreciated the help provided by Chinese people and thanked the team for conducting epidemic prevention work there."

As for what will happen next, head of the Chinese medical team Lu Lin introduces the three different phases of quake relief work.

"Quake relief work usually comes in three phases - the first phase is emergency medical rescue; the second phase is disease prevention and control; and the third one is restoration and reconstruction. Our work has entered into a crucial period to prevent epidemic outbreaks after the earthquake."

On Friday, Nepal's Prime Minister Sushil Koirala vowed to restore and reconstruct all damages within two years.

He also said the government would provide soft loans up to 25 thousand U.S. dollars for the reconstruction of private homes.

For CRI, I'm Min Rui.