Nepal is now focusing on building temporary shelters for the quake victims as well as preventing the spread of infectious diseases. (Photo : Reuters)
China's central government will never stop extending aid to its neighboring country Nepal until it recovers from the destructions of the 7.5 earthquake that jolted the nation as well as China's Tibet Autonomous Region on April 25.
Huang Xilian, deputy head of China's Foreign Ministry Department of Asian Affairs, said in a press conference on Wednesday that "China will do its best to help Nepal's government and people pull through the difficulties and reconstruct their homes."
After the massive earthquake hit Nepal, China has immediately sent medical and rescue teams as well as the humanitarian aid worth 20 million yuan ($3.3 million).
As of now, there are seven medical and rescue teams providing aid and relief operations around the country.
Three medical teams have already assisted over 2,200 people, provided medical aid to almost 100 injured victims, and have trained 714 medical staff, China Daily reported.
A post-disaster health and prevention plan has also been worked out by the team along with Nepalese officials, the news agency added.
On the other hand, the Chinese government will send another 360 tons of relief packages on Saturday and Sunday.
In the previous week, the People's Liberation Army (PLA), China's military under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CCP), has carried 100 tons of relief goods to Nepal, followed by the efforts of the country's air force, who have sent three helicopters to provide rescue and transportation assistance to the earthquake-affected country.
The PLA has also sent chemical defense and decontamination forces to avoid the spread of diseases, Zheng Weibo, director of the emergency response office of the General Staff Headquarters of the PLA, said as quoted by the Xinhua News Agency.
This action is in response to Nepal's request after the search and rescue operations have ended.
The country is now focusing on building temporary shelters for the quake victims as well as preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
China is also cooperating with the Nepalese government in their plans of rebuilding the damaged parts of the country.
"We have already asked Nepal what they need and we will send experts for more detailed discussions," said Huang.
According to Zhang Guoxin, an official of the National Health and Family Planning Commission, Beijing may also send psychologists to counsel victims who suffered trauma, the Global Times reported.
The death toll in Nepal now stands to almost 7,800, while in China's Tibet, there are 25 deaths recorded.
