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The situation is dire even before the earthquake, with estimates indicating that nearly one-third of the population required medical assistance. The combination of earthquake injuries, monsoon-related illnesses, and disrupted sanitation has created a looming health crisis, with fears of waterborne and vector-borne diseases rising.
Medical teams are establishing temporary clinics and organizing emergency aid, but ongoing logistical problems hinder swift response, especially in remote regions.